During the Dark Moon, the earth-facing side of the moon is in shadow (in contrast to the Full Moon when it is illuminated by and reflecting the sun's light). Magically, this is an ideal time for plumbing our inner depths and shadow realms and releasing stubborn patterns hindering our growth. Adding Reiki to the mix helps us maintain self-love and compassion in the face of potentially challenging material. Internal parts that might be hiding from the conscious mind out of fear of judgment and shame often feel safer in revealing themselves to the healing process in the presence of Reiki. DreamworkDreams are a potent way of interacting with our unconscious landscape beyond the meddling of ...
Traffic jams, computer glare, kids, work, and a thousand other stresses wear us down daily. The mundane modern world can burn, but we can look to our magical past to help calm the fire. The Tarot offers a way to relax that is convenient and immediately effective, and healthy for mind, body, and spirit. Learning simple techniques for using the cards to reduce stress can take the edge off, bringing serenity, inspiration, and mental strength when it is most needed. When we're stressed, we need an outlet for our emotions. Without relaxation techniques to release frustration, our loved ones often become the "default outlets" for our anxiety, as stress can cause us to lash out in sudden anger. ...
Building the TempleYour bare feet pad softly against the cool, packed earth. The path you follow curves through trees and bracken, meandering gently uphill. Dappled morning sunlight dances through verdant leaves. A gentle breeze lifts your hair, and you sigh peacefully, feeling yourself open to the land around you. The pathway brings you to a small stone temple, old and worn, smudged with moss. You climb the steps to find a granite water basin, splashing sweet water on your face. You enter the cool darkness of the temple, the solid, smooth stone supporting your feet. You kneel on a small cushion placed before the altar, and light the white candle and incense stick before you, using a ...
What do you do when people keep asking you questions about the whys and wherefores of witchcraft and Wicca? That was how my first book for Llewellyn, In The Circle: Crafting the Witches Path, came to be published. I tried to write the sort of book that I would have liked when I first began seeking answers, methods, and a sense of joy, mystery, and enchantment. At the same time, I wanted to provide something for those who had already been practicing witchcraft and wanted fresh perspectives to regain their sense of wonder that first led them into the Craft. Confidence Builder Judging by the response I have received from readers, they like my personal approach, so I decided to repeat that ...