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Weight Loss Spells: 3 FULL Tutorials With the Unfiltered Truth

kitty fields — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:02:44 +0000

I’m not going to lie to you. I have struggled with my self image since I’ve been a little girl. Even before the internet was a widespread daily thing, we had magazines, movies, TV shows and the like. We had Miss America pageants and models on music videos giving us the idea that being thin was what everyone had to be. So it’s take me my whole life (I’m 36) to truly release myself from those unreasonable self-expectations and embrace being whole and healthy. Instead of model thin. Maybe you’re needing to lose weight for health reasons. Or maybe you’re just tired of feeling unhealthy. Whatever your reason, you’ve come here looking for a weight loss spell. We will provide you with 3 full tutorials, but just be ready to face the hard-knock truth too (with love, of course). Weight Loss Spell #1: Goddess Affirmation First of all, if you believe you can do a weight loss spell and immediately shed the pounds, you’re mistaken. I’m sorry to break it to you, but magick doesn’t melt fat nor does it bring you a job without putting the work in first. Now, if you’re making lifestyle changes and need an extra helping hand, weight loss spells will ABSOLUTELY help. This spell combines lifestyle changes WITH personal goddess affirmations that I’ve used on my fitness journey. And it works when used in combination. So here we go…here’s your preliminary steps: First change your eating habits. Cut out the processed foods, cut down on the unhealthy fats and complex carbs. Eat more natural foods more often. Drink more water. I hear time and time again that people don’t like the taste of water and therefore won’t drink it. You won’t lose weight without drinking water (at least half of your weight in ounces of water, daily. So if you’re 140 pounds, you need to drink a minimum of 70 ounces of water every day). Get active. This means exercising, yes, at least 30 minute work-outs 3 times a week. Though 4 is even better. Do what your body can handle, of course. In addition, stay active during the day. If your job requires you to sit down, stand up at a counter and do your work. Go for 5 to 10 minute walks around the office building. If you’re a homemaker, get up and move every hour for at least a few minutes. Get sleep. If you’re not getting the right amount of sleep at night, you won’t be able to lose weight. Studies show that little amounts of sleep = stubborn weight. Now to the Weight Loss Spell Affirmations: 5. Every morning, before your work-out or you start your day, look in a full-length mirror. Really look at yourself. And see yourself for the divine being you truly are. “Flaws” and all. 6. Now say, “I am beautiful. I am loved. And healthy. I am strong. I am a Goddess.” 7. Repeat these affirmations at least 3 times, on up to 13 times, until it becomes a chant. Your chanting, each word, raises energy and sends your intentions and self-love into the universe. *This is an effective, simple weight loss spell because if you continue to do this daily, you’ll notice you SEE yourself differently in the mirror. You’ll start BELIEVING you are beautiful and have the goddess living inside of you. Before you know it, the weight will start coming off…but you won’t even care because you already believe and see your own beauty and strength.* REMEMBER! It’s not your weight that defines you. It’s whether you are HEALTHY, and how you feel about yourself. How you treat yourself. Even if you’re overweight by society’s strict standards, if you are strong and healthy and project that image to the world, that’s what matters. The world doesn’t need more models. It needs strong women, shield maidens and warrior mothers. Immovable matriarchs and supportive, healthy friends. Weight Loss Spell #2: Drop-the-weight Dolly Doll magic has been used for thousands of years as a form of sympathetic magic. This means whatever happens to the doll will happen to the intended target. In this weight loss spell, that intended target is you. You have a choice here: you can make your own doll (which makes this spell that much more powerful) or purchase one (or use a doll you have on-hand). In addition, you’ll need clothing (handmade or bought) for the doll: 4 sets of clothing. One set being too big for the doll, and each subsequent set of clothing decreasing in size. If you opted for a cloth doll, you can also use a ribbon to cinch the waste instead of clothing (optional). Drop-the-Weight Dolly Instructions: Once you have your doll for the spell, you’re going to bind it to yourself using a personal effect. This means taking a bit of your hair (from a brush is fine), nail clippings, etc. and stuffing it inside of the doll or attaching it in some way. As you’re binding yourself to this weight loss spell doll, visualize and/or chant your intentions for this spell. It’s the visualization/chanting that raises energy to push your intentions into the universe. Dress the doll, as you would dress yourself, in the largest set of clothing. At this point in the spell, DO NOT think or talk negatively about yourself or over the doll. Only positive thoughts: I am healthy. I am losing weight. I am beautiful. Etc. If you catch yourself with negative thoughts, simple recognize them for what they are and let them go. After a week, it’s time to change the doll’s clothing into the next larger set of clothes. Tell the doll she’s losing weight, and visualize yourself losing weight along with her. Congratulate her and yourself for the efforts. Repeat number 4 for the next 2 weeks, dropping the doll’s clothing sizes 2 more times (or if you opted for a cloth doll with a ribbon, you’re slowly tighten the ribbon around the doll’s waste as […]

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Shadow Work Prompts: 75+ Journaling Cues For Your Healing Journey

kitty fields — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:08:48 +0000

Shadow work isn’t just important, it’s a crucial component of the healing journey. So many of us suppress our shadow selves and therefore struggle in many aspects of our lives. Keep in mind, even when you do embrace shadow work, it’s not a cure-all. But it will help guide you on your path of integration and wholeness. Here we explore the basics of shadow work: what is it and why is it so important, and we provide you with 75+ shadow work prompts for your inner healing journal. First, What is Shadow Work? We talk about shadow work a lot here at the Otherworldly Oracle. But if you don’t know what it is, we’ll define it. Put simply, shadow work is the journey we take to understand, heal, and integrate our “shadow” selves. What is the shadow self? This is the part of ourselves that we ignore, repress, or flat our reject. Typically these are things in our past that have caused us to create bad habits, toxic relationships, negative thinking patterns, low self esteem, etc. All of the worst parts of ourselves (or so we believe them to be the worst) that we shove down deep and try our hardest not to show anyone. The problem is – these shadows often manifest in powerful ways. So even if you think you can run from your shadow self, you can’t hide forever. Carl Jung The concept of shadow work was developed by Carl Jung. He believed the shadow side, also called the id or shadow archetype, could cause us to project onto others. There are negative and even positive aspects to the shadow self. Many of these shadows that we hide are rooted in childhood experiences, of which can often be of a traumatic nature. But shadows don’t just develop in childhood, they can develop later on in life. OR may be the result of primal human instincts. Whatever the cause of the shadow self, Jung taught that it was important to identify and assimilate the shadow self in order to heal the whole person. Why is Shadow Work So Important? Shadow work reveals our shadow selves – the things we’ve suppressed about ourselves for years, possibly our entire lives, that can cause significant problems in our daily lives. Your shadows might prevent you from having healthy, long-lasting relationships including romantic relationships, friendships and connections with family members. Some hold us back from reaching our full potential in our careers. Unintegrated shadows can even manifest in physical illness as well as mental. Our physical and mental bodies affect one another, and therefore both should be cared for. If we ignore our mental health, our physical health may eventually suffer. And vice versa. Keeping a Journal Keep a journal to document your healing journey with shadow work. Be aware, if you have true psychological and emotional trauma, seeking professional help is best and recommended. We can’t heal ourselves all on our own, all of the time. We often need the help and expertise of others. That being said, keeping a journal and answering a shadow work prompt like those provided, will aid you down your path of inner healing. Journaling doesn’t just chronicle your thoughts and experiences, it gives you a place where you can reflect on the past and the present. Go back and review your past entries. You’ll notice patterns emerging and you might even have a real epiphany. DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICEThe information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. 75 Shadow Work Prompts For Your Healing Journey We’ve said it many times, and we’ll see it again – journaling is a great way to understand yourself better and to help yourself heal. If you haven’t started a healing journal, now’s the time. A simple notebook, composition book, or a fancy journal all do the trick. How your journal looks is up to you. The important thing is to write in it regularly, every day if you can. Focus on answering some or all of these shadow work prompts in your journal. You don’t have to rush this process. Take your time and do one shadow work prompt per day. Or one per week, even. What is your understanding of shadow work? How would you define it? 2. Are you consciously aware of any of your own personal shadows? 3. What is your number one pet peeve? 4. Describe your romantic relationship. Describe your romantic relationships in the past. 5. Do you have a lot of friends or a few close ones? 6. Do you prefer to be alone or around other people? 7. What was your childhood like? 8. Are you close to your mom? What’s your relationship like with her? 9. Are you close to your dad? What’s your relationship like with him? 10. What is your best childhood memory? 11. What is your worst childhood memory? 12. Do you have any recurring dreams? 13. Do you have any recurring nightmares? 14. What’s your greatest fear? 15. What’s your favorite thing to do 16. What’s your least favorite thing to do? 17. Do you enjoy being in public places? Why or why not? 18. If you have to pick one of the four elements (earth, air, fire or water) as your favorite, which one would you pick? Why? 19. What’s your least favorite element and why? 20. What are your friendships like? What would you improve or change about them? 21. When you look in the mirror, what […]

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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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Liminal Spaces: Spiritual, Magickal and Personal Places In-Betwixt

kitty fields — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:17:50 +0000

What is liminal space? Kitty wrote an entire article HERE on liminal, and more specifically physical liminal, spaces. But just to give all of you a quick refresher on what liminal space is: Liminal comes from the Latin root word Limen, meaning threshold. Therefore, liminal spaces are places where a threshold is crossed. Spaces of transition or between spaces if you want to call them. It’s a space where you leave where you are but you aren’t fully in another space yet. In this post, we are specifically focusing on spiritual, magical and personal liminal spaces. What Are Spiritual Liminal Spaces? Spiritual liminal spaces, which can also be identified as experiential liminal spaces, are events or states of being in which we leave something behind but haven’t arrived at our destination when we part with them. Examples of spiritual liminal spaces can be: relationship changes – marriage, separation, break-ups, divorce job changes – promotion, demotion, quitting, getting fired, changing careers changing residence – moving house, moving state, moving country graduation – traditional school, trade school, alternative school creative projects – the entire creative process until a product is produced mid-life or identity crises – not having a definitive idea of who you are dreaming – existing between the physical and in dream space astral travel – existing between the physical and in the ethers meditation and journey work – existing between the physical and other realms dark nights of the soul – the culmination of a series of seemingly deconstructive events within your current life by the universe for the purposes of moving you to a new path recovery from addiction – the space between addiction and sobriety which can last the rest of your life life altering trauma – a car accident that leads to the loss of mobility childbirth and pregnancy – being a vessel of life and experiencing pain that brings you to the brink of death These are all events or states of mind where we leave one thing but aren’t necessarily into the next. What Are Personal Liminal Spaces? Personal liminal spaces are personal characteristics which we embody that are in-between. Some examples of this would be: Gender – hermaphroditic, trans, gender fluid Sexuality – pan sexual, bi-sexual Ethnicity – mixed ethnicity Race – mixed race Personality – chameleon who can blend in anywhere Religion – Omnist, Gnostic Neurologically – high functioning autism Those who do not identify with the pre-defined categories society often fit in liminal spaces. Pansexuality, gender fluid, bisexual, mixed race, mixed culture, and high functioning autism are all personal liminal spaces we can occupy individually at any given time. As a personal example, I never fit in with a set group or clique in high school. I was someone that fit in anywhere and nowhere all at the same time. No one hated me and I could hang out with whoever I was around, but that’s as far as it went. I didn’t have a core group of like-minded friends. I was a drifter. This is an example of having a liminal personality. Why are spiritual and personal liminal spaces more difficult to navigate than physical ones? Spiritual and personal liminal spaces are more difficult because when we are in transition, when we are between one phase or state and another, often it is accompanied by not knowing. Not knowing, for some people, is the worst torture imaginable. Everyone wants to know if the decisions they are making will lead to positive outcomes rather than disastrous messes. Most of the time, this is unpredictable. You have to take the risk to get the potential reward with little to no guarantee it will pay off. This is where you have to learn to trust yourself, your intuition, and/or your faith. You have to trust your path and the events that are occurring even as everything is falling apart because it’s actually falling together. Spiritual and personal liminal spaces can be permanent depending on the circumstance. For instance, a bisexual person and a person recovering from addiction are most likely to both always be in those spaces. In these cases, you have to become okay with being a liminal being permanently living in the between space. You have to become okay with uncertainty, not knowing. You have to become an expert at weighing risk vs. reward. And you have to allow yourself the space to just BE without expectation, without reservation, and without your inner critic renting space in your head. Much harder to do than, say, accessing spirits in a cemetery, am I right?! Even worse is when everyone offers their unsolicited negative advice and opinions on your decision instead of offering unconditional love and support. Listen to Our Podcast All About Liminal Spaces: What Are Magickal Liminal Spaces? Magickal liminal spaces are a type of spiritual liminal space that is unique to each practitioner. These magickal liminal spaces are personal times of power when the veil between worlds is thinnest for the practitioner. Moreover, the practitioner feels at their most magickally potent during these liminal times as their ability to weave magick in multiple dimensions flows with more ease than other times. How can you decipher your magickal liminal spaces? Well, it’s actually easier than you may think. Sit down with a pen and paper and record when you feel most magically in tune including: Times of the day by the hour – 9AM, 5PM, 12 midnight Times of the day by category – dawn, midday, dusk, night Days of the week – Wednesday, Saturday Months of the year – September, July, December Seasons of the year – Autumn, Summer, Winter, Spring Cardinal directions you work in – South, West, North, East Elements you work best with – Fire, Earth, Air, Water, Metal, Wood, etc. Moon phases/Esbats – Full, New, Waning, Waxing, Dark Astrological seasons – Pisces, Virgo, Leo, Taurus, etc. Sabbats/Holy Days/Holidays – Mabon, Yule, Beltane, Midsommer Recording your affinity in each of these categories will help you zero in […]

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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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Reiki: The Reiki Basics & 6 Ways It’ll Change Your Life

kitty fields — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 19:09:20 +0000

Reiki has changed my life in a number of ways and it will change yours, too! I literally recommend it to everyone I know who has an open mind and open heart. Here’s the Reiki basics and 6 ways Reiki has made a positive difference in my life since becoming attuned 3 years ago. First, The Reiki Basics What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese energy technique that relieves stress and promotes healing. The Reiki practitioner typically lays hands on a person or thing to give Reiki OR the practitioner sends Reiki energy using a special technique if the person or object needing Reiki is long distance. There are two ways in which to receive Reiki: 1. Get Reiki-attuned so that you can give Reiki to yourself and others OR 2. See a certified Reiki practitioner to receive Reiki from him/her. If you can, I highly recommend becoming Reiki attuned so that you may give and receive Reiki any time! Mikao Usui’s Discovery/Gift It was discovered by a Japanese man named Mikao Usui in the late eighteen hundreds. The story goes Mikao was praying and fasting on Mount Kurama, when he accidentally stubbed his toe. Immediately he placed his hand over his toe and felt a palpable, healing energy flowing. He realized the energy was Divine. It was called Reiki. Mikao Usui took this new-found divine energy and used it to heal many people. Reiki Basics Today and Attunement Today it’s used all over the world by many different people and in many different places. Some hospitals in the U.S. are supporting staff members in learning Reiki basics as evidence suggests it calms patients’ anxiety and promotes the healing process. Reiki can do all of this and more! To become attuned with Reiki means to take a class with a certified Reiki Master and be gifted the Reiki energy. This is the process of Reiki flowing from the Reiki master to you so that you may use it daily for yourself and others. If you’d like to become attuned, visit the International Center for Reiki Training and find a local Reiki attunement class. 1. Reiki Relieves Anxiety While it may not completely erase your anxiety or prevent anxiety from occurring, it relieves anxiety in the moment. Are you nervous before a test? Anxious in a busy public place? By placing just one hand on yourself and letting the Reiki flow, your anxiety will lessen. I’ve used this method many times, particularly when I’m feeling overwhelmed or scattered. 2. Fall Asleep Easier I don’t typically have problems with sleep. But when I find my mind is racing and my body is restless, all I have to do is put my hands on my stomach. Within minutes, I’m falling asleep. Reiki is incredibly relaxing and soothing so those with insomnia should consider being attuned. 3. Spiritual Protection With Reiki Reiki can be used in so many ways. It is simply Divine Energy – energy from the Source. And Source’s energy is limitless. Before leaving evacuating our house prior to a hurricane, I sealed the house with Reiki symbols and prayed protection over it. I also bless airplanes and long car rides with Reiki for spiritual protection. It’s worked so far! 4. Relieve Aches and Pains While Reiki is not said to “cure” illnesses, it indeed will relieve everyday aches and pains. I’ve been at the beach with a group of friends when a gnarly set of cramps hit me. I sat down and quietly laid my hands on my stomach. Within ten minutes, I was up swimming and talking like nothing had ever happened. Reiki is great for relieving headaches, stomachaches and the like. I’ve used it on my children to relieve their aches and pains, too. 5. Increase Ritual Power I also practice magick. You might wonder how does Reiki work with magick. Magick comes from the same Source Energy as Reiki. In fact, I would venture to say they are nearly the same thing, just in different forms with different labels. Instead of casting a circle in the traditional sense, I’ve developed my own circle-casting custom in which I use Reiki to clear and bless my sacred space. This energy brought into every ritual increases the power of my intention and the end-results. When I perform a candle ritual, I don’t have to call on a spirit or use my own energy to charge the candle. I simply place my hands over or on the candle and let the Reiki flow. 6. Increase Intuition and Psychic Abilities Many Reiki practitioners claimed once they became attuned that they acquired new-found psychic abilities. OR their intuition was drastically increased. Some say they hear their guides’ voices clearly and have prophetic dreams. Once Reiki is given to you by a Reiki Master, the flow of universal energy sparks something within. I’ve found I have clairaudient abilities that I never knew before. I’m also easily able to connect with my ancestors and acquire signs and messages since I’ve been Reiki-attuned. Reiki Costs, Authentic Classes and Conclusion Keep in mind it costs money to become attuned through a legitimate Reiki master. Some people say you can take the class online or that everyone has this energy inside without taking a class. While I agree that everyone has divine energy running through them naturally, it is my experience that becoming attuned is an important process and sparks something inside of us. This particular energy can only be sparked or given to you by someone who has been passed along this energy. Don’t fall for the classes online that say they can give you Reiki attunement through the internet. If I could give the gift of Reiki to people everywhere, I would! At this point in time, I am a Reiki II practitioner under the Usui tradition. I can trace my Reiki lineage all the way back to Mikao Usui. Today there are many different kinds of Reiki, but I recommend becoming attuned to Usui Reiki first. […]

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Raising An Empath Child: Signs You’re Child is Empathic & How to Help

kitty fields — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 21:45:32 +0000

This month we close out the Empath Series discussing the empath child – how to know if you are raising one and special considerations for helping them grow into healthy, productive, and fearless adults. I’ve encountered lots of people who think children on the empath spectrum are different from adults on the same spectrum. The truth is, we’re not so different. The difference between empath children and adults is the ability to understand what’s happening when experiencing sensory overload. There are many theories and experts that say empathic children and adults appear much like that of those on the autistic spectrum. I believe this is one of those things where Autistic children and adults are usually highly sensitive or empathic, but, that does not mean that every empathic spectrum child or adult is automatically on the autism spectrum. All apples are fruits, not all fruits are apples. If you believe your child may be on the autism spectrum, please seek proper medical attention. So, the good news is, if you are on the empathic spectrum, it’s highly unlikely that you won’t recognize sensitivity in your child. You will most likely feel it early on or even from birth. The way your baby stares at people appears intense and different. When you are upset, they are inconsolable rather than just fussy. However, high emotional sensitivity may manifest for your empath child in ways not easy to recognize. Signs You Have an Empath Child: 1. Sensory Overload Inexplicable tantrums or meltdowns ensue at the store, family gatherings, sporting events, and other places. Surprise! There’s an actual reason for these meltdowns, it’s just not visible to the naked eye. The empath child receives an overload of emotional and physical stimuli. This isn’t different than the empath adult. Loud noises, crowds, bright lights, and an invasion of personal space equal a recipe for disaster. The empath is receiving more input than he or she can effectively process. Imagine for a moment that you’re in a room with 100 people raking their nails down a chalkboard. That’s what a trip to your local food shop feels like to an empath child or adult. And being that children have no control to remove themselves from the situation, BOOM! Meltdown aisle 6. A Personal Story As an example, when I was around 5 my parents separated. During this time, they got into some of the worst verbal fights – yelling, screaming, etc. I remember standing on the stairs screaming and crying so loudly that I would begin to shake uncontrollably. No one knew what empathic abilities were when I was growing up. Looking back, I know why I reacted the way I did. My senses were overloaded, and I was too little to understand or express it. 2. The Older Empath Child / Teen and Isolation If you have an older empath child, they may begin to isolate themselves from activities in which sensory overload occurs. Empathic abilities, if left untreated, often manifest as severe anxiety and can lead to depression. If your child is anxious or depressed, seek proper medical attention. However, if they are an empath child, there are ways to help them at home. So, How Can You Help Your Empath Child? Keep trips to places that historically cause sensory overload short and to a minimum when possible. Try to lessen the stimuli’s effect with sunglasses, noise-reducing headphones, and emotional comfort items (blankie/teddy/lucky keychain) while out and about. Respect your child’s boundaries in situations with friends and family. Overly touching or invading an empath child’s personal space is disruptive to their energetic field. If they resist hugging or sitting on someone’s lap, back them up. Empaths are extremely affectionate but on their terms. Also ensure there is a quiet space for your child to escape and regroup if necessary. The Empath Child in School Traditional schooling can be a challenge for the empath child. I have witnessed empathic children needing special education enrollment and I’ve seen empathic children placed in gifted programs. The point is, they need to be supported in their learning environment. Be your child’s advocate with teachers and administrators and set up a meeting with the guidance counselor to discuss your empath child’s needs. Empath Children and Friends Empath children often feel like outsiders. They usually avoid big groups of friends opting instead for a few close friends. The empath child also needs plenty of alone time to rest and recharge. They may fuss over play dates or avoid going out with friends in favor of reading a book or a hobby. Most empath children appear as introverts or ambiverts. Encourage Your Child to Find An Outlet Looking back on my own childhood, there were a few things that helped me immensely. I participated as a counselor to other students in peer dispute resolution. This put my skills to use and allowed me to learn how to communicate emotions. I also participated in a program called Odyssey of the Mind. It allows children to use creativity to solve problems. Having a creative or athletic outlet for the empath child is crucial. It allows them to focus on a task and themselves while inadvertently shedding the energies they’ve picked up. The Empath Child’s Connection to Nature Most empathic children have a connection to nature, animals, or both. Children you see spending more time with animals than humans are more than likely on the empathic spectrum. Nature offers the empath child a peaceful place to recharge. And animals? They don’t give their opinion, they just love unconditionally. If you live in an urban area, make time for nature. Go to the beach, the forest, the mountains, or even to the local park. These kids need time in and around nature to release the energies they absorb. For me, just putting my hands on a tree, or climbing up one when I was growing up, was healing and soothing. An Empath’s Sensitivity to Media It may be difficult for your child to watch, read, […]

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7 Chakras, Blockages, & How to Unblock Chakras Using Crystals

kitty fields — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 20:47:21 +0000

Chakras are wheels of energy within our bodies and interwoven with our auras. If your chakras are blocked, negative vibrations, attachments and illness occurs. For me, I had a blocked throat chakra for many years. Once opened, I was able to speak my truth and communicative effectively. I’ll show you how to unblock chakras using crystals, an effective and fun way to spiritual wellbeing. The 7 Major Chakras and How to Tell Which Are Blocked Each person has 7 major chakras aligned along the spine from the top of your head to the bottom of your spine. We’ll identify why it’s crucial to unblock chakras. Here are the major 7 and what they represent starting with the root and going up: 1. Root Chakra Your root chakra is a spinning wheel of energy located at the base of your spine – your coccyx. It’s color is dark red to black and links us to the energy of the earth beneath us. If you’re grounded and connected to the Earth’s energy, your root chakra will be unblocked and spinning freely. You attract financial prosperity and have a level head. When Your Root Chakra is Blocked… When your root chakra is blocked, you may feel scattered and have financial problems or money blocks. You feel disconnected to the earth and anxious. You may even have back or hip pain or problems – reasons to unblock chakras ASAP. 2. Sacral Chakra Your sacral chakra is the wheel of energy located between your navel and coccyx. It spins in the area of your reproductive organs and is the color orange. The sacral chakra represents sexual health and creativity. When it’s unblocked, you express your sexuality in a healthy way AND creativity flows into all aspects of your life. When Your Sacral Chakra is Blocked… Your sacral chakra governs sexuality, so when it’s blocked sexuality isn’t expressed or satiated. You may have blocked sexual energy, be confused about your sexuality, OR struggle with imagination and creative thought put into action. Illness and infection with sexual or urinary organs may also be present. 3. Solar Plexus Your solar plexus IMO is one of the most important chakras in your body. It’s located between the bottom of the sternum and above the belly button. The solar plexus is a yellow color and connects us to the divine energy of the sun and the light. It is your energy zone that supports self esteem, courage, and your personal power. If your solar plexus is healthy, you exude confidence and tackle goals with clarity and fervor. When your solar plexus is blocked… you may struggle with self esteem and confidence. You look in the mirror and don’t recognize your true power and beauty. Depression may result from a blocked solar plexus, as well as struggles with career paths, maintaining healthy relationships, making new friends, etc. Digestive illness and problems may surface. 4. Heart Chakra Your heart chakra is located over and through your heart. In the middle and middle-left of your chest. It’s green in color and manages all things related to love in your life – romantic love, friendships, family members, etc. It also governs self-love. If your heart chakra is freely aligned, you give and accept love freely, maintain healthy relationships, and love yourself wholly. If your heart chakra is blocked… you have trouble loving yourself and may engage in reckless behaviors to self-medicate the emptiness. Low self esteem and feeling isolated from others. You may be overly-defensive and don’t trust others. You may also have heart or lung problems. 5. Throat Chakra Your throat chakra is located over your throat in the middle of your neck. It’s blue in color and governs how you speak to others and how you speak of yourself. Communication is the key aspect of the throat chakra and relates to ALL forms of communication including writing and music. It’s how you express (or don’t) express your truth. If your throat chakra is functioning well, you communicate your feelings and needs with others in a healthy manner AND express your true self. When your throat chakra is blocked… you may have a problem with pathological lying or simply “stuffing down” your feelings. You are afraid to be yourself and express your truth. Communication is blocked in your relationships and with yourself. Throat and thyroid problems may occur. 6. Third Eye Your third eye is located between your brows, slightly above the bridge of your nose. It’s purple in color and allows you to see the truth in others, energy in the spiritual realms, and brings clarity of mind and soul. When your third eye is open, you see the beauty in the world and in others, as well as being able to see auras, invisible truths, etc. When your third eye is blocked… You have a spiritual block and don’t see the beauty in others or the world around you. Signs from the universe go unnoticed. You feel disconnected from others and your own spirituality. Headaches, sinus infections, eye problems and other head illnesses may occur. 7. Crown Chakra Your crown chakra is located at the very top of your head and is the color white. It is your direct link to the energy of the universe – to Source energy a.k.a. God, Goddess, or the Divine. Its your source of spiritual connection and gives you the ability to hear god’s voice, accept divine healing, and feel the presence of your guides and angels. When your crown chakra is blocked… you may not believe in god or any other power outside of physicality. Hearing divine guidance or feeling the presence of spirit guides is non-existent. You may feel “unlucky” or angry because of past traumas. You’ll feel disconnected spiritually and alone in the universe. Headaches and other illnesses may occur. How to Unblock Chakras Using Chakra Crystals and Techniques Once you’ve figured out which chakras are blocked, target them with various chakra-aligning methods. OR do a full chakra-alignment with crystals and meditation. […]

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