tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078423524906428522024-02-18T22:42:55.958-05:00My Wiccan WaysThe Journey of A Solitary Eclectic Wiccan WitchAmorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-88740055942169998642012-08-26T14:06:00.000-04:002012-08-26T14:06:04.355-04:00Pagan/Wiccan Music?Hello there! I know it has been a long time since my last blog...life has kept me pretty busy lately! As I'm sure it does for everyone else, too. :)<br />
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I just wanted to touch the topic of Pagan/Wiccan based bands and music. Natrually, there's always the ones where it's soley musical and there are no words. I love those, too! But I've come across lovely songs and I'd love to share.<br />
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This one is a personal favorite of mine! It's by a band called <em>Chalice and Blade</em>. The song is called "I Hear You Calling". I find it very beautiful. :)<br />
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Are there any types of Wiccan or Pagan music you enjoy? I'd love to hear more! Any suggestions are fully welcomed!<br />
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Love & Light,<br />
)O( Amorel )O(Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-50996820577634495162012-06-05T09:46:00.000-04:002012-06-05T09:47:42.945-04:00Perfection is Overrated...Hey!! So, I know this post isn't really Wiccan/Pagan/etc. related, but I just felt the need to post this :)<br />
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Lately I've been noticing a lot of things... Like bullying, ridicule, and people thinking they aren't good enough... And it makes me sad to see or hear things like that. Things like kids being bullied because others think they aren't good enough, or because they aren't like them... And, needless to say, I felt a strong need to blog about it!<br />
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Nobody is perfect. Cliche, I know; but it doesn't make those words any less true. No one should strive for perfection, because it's unattainable. No matter how big or small, there will always be flaws... So embrace them! Love your flaws for what they are, and don't try to hide them. In my opinion, there's nothing more beautiful than flaws; because they show people for what they truly are: <em>human</em>. No one was ever meant to be perfect in every which way, but you can be perfect in your own way... And that's the best way of all. :)<br />
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I guess that's all for now... So,until next time, stay beautifully imperfect, my lovelies!</div>
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)O( Amorel )O(</div>Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-71305742875172018772012-06-01T17:35:00.000-04:002012-06-01T17:35:01.094-04:00Full Moon in June!So the full moon is in the next few days! And, in celebration of the full moon, I wanted to do a nice little blog about it!<br />
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Typically, when doing a ritual on a full moon (or really any moon phase), it's referred to as an "Esbat". It's a full moon celebration that's typically the time for initiation/dedication ceremonies, healing magic, etc. As oppose to a "Sabbat" celebration.<br />
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As for a full moon ritual, it can be either extremely complex, with multiple elements to it. Or, it could just be a simple ritual. Either way, it's entirely up to you and what you want to do when for your full moon ritual. That goes for really anything, though. It all boils down to what you want to do, and what you're comfortable with! :)<br />
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For some more info on the full moon/Esbats, I'll be providing a few links! Some include examples of full moon rituals, others may not. Enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://hearthwitch.tripod.com/full.htm">http://hearthwitch.tripod.com/full.htm</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.twpt.com/ritualtelesco.htm">http://www.twpt.com/ritualtelesco.htm</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.carolinadean.com/esbats.htm">http://www.carolinadean.com/esbats.htm</a><br />
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In spirit of the moon, here is a nifty little poem I fount! :)<br />
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<strong>~Allure of a Full Moon~</strong></div>
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Shinning Silver while the sun sleeps.<br />The moon begins her silent creep. <br />A glowing disk that entice the tide. <br />Dancing with the sea as waves collide.<br />She comes to me most every night.<br />Bringing with her dreams of flight . <br />But must depart with the coming day. <br />She Walks in Beauty and can not stay.<br />Fear not We'll meet once more.<br />As the sun goes down She'll be at my door.</div>
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Here's where I fount this cute little poem! There's a lot more, and I love them!</div>
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)O( Amorel )O(</div>Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-79757248298947201982012-06-01T15:38:00.000-04:002012-06-01T15:38:18.491-04:00The Bells and Whistles?Yikes! I know it has been a super long time since my last blog, so I'm sorry about that! School has just had me super busy so I've been primarily focused on that! :)<br />
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This post is more of my personal opinion on the "bells and whistles". Or, in other words, all of the magickal and ritual tools / items that we all seem to love!<br />
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Now, though tools and altar items like the athame, candles, incense, stones, and all of those other things that look pretty are nice to have, in my personal opinion (and others opinions) they aren't the most important thing when it comes down to it. Religiously speaking, of course. Because, you see, the more important thing is your relationship with deity, with the Goddess and the God.<br />
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The tools and odd and end items are a nice addition, but never let them come before that uncanny relationship and connection with your deity! Remember that, my lovelies! For it is the love of the God and Goddess that is the best gift, the best "tool". Their love and light are infinite, but those other tools are finite. There truly is nothing like the love of deity, and the relationship between you and your gods. Always remember that! Then comes those other things: the tools and other items.<br />
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So, if there's something you want, but can't afford or can't find, don't sweat it! You have that infinite relationship with deity, remember? And, when the time is right, you'll be able to get all those things you may want, or, in the future, you may realize you never really wanted or even needed them. Or, perhaps you'll end up making your own tools (which is a very great idea, might I add!). Deity first and foremost, then the bells and whistles can come later. :)<br />
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Many blessings of love & light to you all!<br />
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Blessed be!<br />
)O( Amorel )O(Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-37996580445081780922012-04-07T17:43:00.000-04:002012-04-07T17:43:21.303-04:00Wow, its been awhile... :)A few months since my last blog entry...wow... How time flies, right? :)<br />
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I'll be back to blogging much more, which is kind of what this tiny little post is all about! Life has just been, well, life. You can't get everything you want and not everything is going to turn out exactly how you plan! Gotta love it though, right?<br />
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Anyways! Still alive and well over here! Just thought I'd mention that much, and I've got quite a bit to blog about so i'll get busy on that shortly, tehehe.<br />
I've also notived I've reached... Five? Five followers, and that made me smile! A lot..... ;)<br />
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Okay, okay, I'm done taking your time with this tiny little "update on me" blog.... So this is where it shall end! Fow now, until I blog again... Which will be soon. I hope. Haha :)<br />
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Until next time, my lovelies, Goddess bless )O(<br />
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Love & Light,<br />
AmorelAmorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-54376507923523208722012-01-26T11:01:00.001-05:002012-01-26T11:04:08.532-05:00Book of ShadowsMerry Meet! So, it's been awhile since my last blog, I've just been <em>so </em>busy with exams and other odd and end thing's! Not to mention my computer was acting up and wouldn't let me on my blog without cutting off and restarting itself (It does that a lot, and it is annoying!!!).<br />
But anyways, I'm back! :)<br />
And on this blog (it's probably going to be a bit lengthy) I'm going to cover a bit about the witches Book of Shadows (also known as <strong>BOS</strong>).<br />
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<u><strong>What exactly IS a BOS???</strong></u><br />
It's a book that's typical to the Wiccan practice. It's a place for a practitioner to keep their practical info like correspondences, myths, rituals, invocations, etc. It's also a place to document the personal/spiritual journey, which may include thing's such as: poems, songs, dreams, emotions, etc.<br />
The BOS is used to store info you may need in your specific magickal tradition. Many Pagans and Wiccans feel as though a BOS should be handwritten, but there are those that use a computer to store information in as well (I do this at the moment, until I'm able to find the perfect book for my BOS, I'm just keeping all of my info on documents for the time being. But, when I need to use something {ritual/invocation/chants/etc.} I write it out on a piece of notebook paper and use that!). However, a BOS is considered a sacred tool, which means it is an item that should be consecrated with all other magickal tools. So, to copy spells and rituals will not only transfer energy to the writer, but also can help you to memorize the contents (which means you'll want to write legibly enough in order to be able to read your writing!).<br />
Whether you call it your "Book of Shadows", "Magickal Grimoire", or "Book of Magick"; it is important for every witch/Wiccan to create a book of records. They're your personal notes, a diary of your spiritual/magickal experiences; a book to record your dreams, interpretations, aspirations, and affirmations. In a BOS, you can also record spells, symbols, herb uses (aka: "a witches cookbook"). You can also write of your God(s) and/or Goddess(es), and (as stated before) dreams, and even history of some sort. And since each Wiccan is just a little bit different, a BOS shows their own way of doing things, as well as their findings.<br />
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<strong><u>Types of books you can use for your BOS</u></strong><br />
<em>(And their Pros and Cons)</em><br />
There are so many different types of books or thing's you can use for your BOS!!!! Whether it be electronic, a 3-ring binder, store bought, hand-made, folders, a plain notebook, or even can be put on a website if you want it to be public!<br />
Bear in mind that their are Pros and Cons to each of these!<br />
~Electronic- Pros: easily organized and easy to read. Cons: controversial because some see it as less personal or magickal; and the fact that it can be lost if it's not backed up (to prevent this, you could use an external hard drive, floppy disk, usb drive, etc.)<br />
~3-Ring Binder- Pros: organized better because it's re-arrangeable and you can add/take out pages (to protect the pages from candle wax or something else, you can use page protectors!). Cons: It's still sometimes seen as less magickal/personal.<br />
~Store bought- Pros: Being handwritten can make it seem more personal/magickal. Cons: Hard to organize!!!<br />
~Hand-made Book- Pros: typically, they're beautiful and abundant with energy. Cons (yes, there ARE cons!!): hard to organize, and very time consuming!<br />
~Folders- Pros: simple and easy to move papers (and inexpensive!). Cons: paper can easily fall out, and it's not that personal.<br />
~Plain Notebook- Pros: can be bought anywhere, decorated, and no papers would fall out. Cons: hard to organize.<br />
~Website- Pros: you can get feedback on it. Cons: it's public, and therefore not that sacred nor personal.<br />
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<strong><u>Starting Your Own BOS</u></strong><br />
First, decide whatkind of book you want to use (spiral notebook, three-ring binder, purchased hard-cover stationary books, etc.). Which ever one you happen to choose, label it and set it's purpose and energy from the start; you can also record the title on the outside or inside on the page after the cover. After the title, "date" the book (some witches even creat a new book at the beginning of each magickal year during Samhain {for those that may not know, Samhain- Halloween- is the Witches New Year!}; others may use the same book over a period of time until it's full, then start a new volume. It's your own personal choice which way you date your book, but you should enter a date and if possible a volume reference (this will keep your books organized over the years!).<br />
Next, take some time and think about a type of personal blessing to record on the first page (or after the title page, depending on whether or not you wrote the title on the inside or outside). A book blessing is done as a sort of dedication to your spiritual growth, your path of learning and protection for the info you gain and record withing your book. You may write out the blessing on a scrap of paper until you get it just right and are content with it; then transfer the blessing to your BOS.<br />
If you happen to find the book you've chosen loses it's personal appeal or is inadequate for your needs, no need to hesitate! Just find a new one! Remember, you should feel comfortable and attached to your book, this gives the book energy and meaning in your spiritual life.<br />
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<strong><u>Other Types of Books</u></strong><br />
~Grimoire: A book of instructions and practical appilaction that's not necessarily Wiccan, most may argue that thing's like dreams, meditations, poems, or other personal musings have no place in a grimoire (but that's also your personal opinion!)<br />
~Dream Journal: Used to record and interprat dreams!<br />
~Book of Light: Some prefer to call their BOS a "Book of Light", others consider it their spell book.<br />
~Book of Reflections (Mirrors): Some have this as a part of their BOS, in order to document their spiritual journey. It's more of a journal or diary than a recipe book, you could also use it to record divination results!<br />
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Okay!! That just about covers it, I may blog later about the history of the BOS, but who knows for sure?! :)<br />
I find the BOS so interesting!! I love learning and absorbing information about them, they're so intriguing!!!! Don't you agree? :)<br />
If I missed anything about the BOS blog, or you have other questions about something I didn't cover in my BOS, feel free to ask em'! I'll answer if I can :)<br />
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Oh, and next Sabbat: Imbolc! WHOO! :)<br />
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Until next time...<br />
Love and light, blessed be...<br />
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)O( Amorel )O(Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-62998138164541728082011-12-22T12:10:00.000-05:002011-12-22T12:10:01.722-05:00Yule!Merry Meet!!<br />
So.. today is the official Yule (Yuletide, Winter Solstice, etc.)!!!!!!<br />
My plans for today are to do a Goddess Ritual tonight (I'm excited!!)...<br />
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Here is a link to the site where I fount my ritual (yes, I'm using another person's ritual, I want more experience before I write my own.. maybe next year I'll write one!): <a href="http://www.wiccaspirit.net/v1is7/index_pg6.htm">http://www.wiccaspirit.net/v1is7/index_pg6.htm</a><br />
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I am going to admit, that I edited it just a tiny bit in order to suit me.. :o<br />
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I'm extremely excited about my ritual, I can't wait!! :)<br />
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I guess that's all for now... but first, here is a bit about Yule:<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0cm;">The word “<em>solstice</em>” is derived from two Latin words:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“<i>sol</i>” (the sun) and “<i>sistere</i>” (to stand still), the Winter Solstice therefore means, “<i><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Sun stands still in Winter</span></i>”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yule marks the longest night and shortest day of the year, when<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"> the Sun ceases its decline in the sky, and for three days thereafter seems to stand still and lie dormant on the horizon, after this it once again begins its ascent into the northern sky's and the days grow longer.</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0cm;">Yule celebrates the rebirth of the Sun God, born of the Goddess after her return from the Underworld.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fires and candles are lit to welcome the return of the Sun Gods light while the Goddess rests after delivery and the hardships of her winter in labour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yule or the Winter Solstice is known by various other names, including:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alban Arthan (Caledonii or Druid), Jul (Norse), Yuletide (Teutonic), Feill Fionnain (Pecti-Wita), Gwyl Canol Gaeof (Welsh), the <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt;">Longest Night, </span>Midwinter and of course Christmas from Christianity.</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">The Yule celebration was particularly important to our ancestors, occurring at a time when many (the poor, the old, the feeble) were not expected to live throughout the winter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a time when their very survival depended on preparations they had made during the previous nine months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Starvation was a constant threat for many throughout the winter, indeed January through April were known as “<i>the famine months</i>”).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For many, the Midwinter festival was their last great feast before the deprivations of deep winter set in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any cattle left not needed for future breeding would have been slaughtered to provide fresh meat, and any left-over produce from the last harvest fermented and made into wine and beer for drinking.<o:p> </o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0cm;">Traditionally for the festivities, streets, homes and churches would be decorated using natural resources, such like Mistletoe, Holly and Ivy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their use brought colour and life into the home and acted as a means of contact with the spirits of nature at a time when such has been threatened by the declining light of the Sun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Druids especially prized mistletoe that grew in the sacred Oak trees, and on the Eve of the Winter Solstice would harvest the plant with a Golden Sickle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The white berries of the Mistletoe represented the male aspects of the Sun God, and were used to invoke fertility and the awakening powers of the Sun.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0cm;">Courtesy of: <a href="http://www.controverscial.com/Yule.htm">http://www.controverscial.com/Yule.htm</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0cm;">Hope you have a blessed Yule!! And may this solstice be as magickal as you are.. :)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0cm;">Blessed be..</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0cm;">Amorel )O(</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0cm;"><br />
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My reason for this blog is to just kind of touch base with how celebrating other holidays works...<br />
Since I'm Wiccan, I celebrate Yule this time of year. And the rest of my family celebrate Christmas!<br />
Is it okay that I also celebrate Christmas with them??<br />
I think it is!<br />
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I personally feel it is 100% alright to celebrate your other family member's holiday's just as it is alright to celebrate your own!!<br />
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I love my family, and they love me. I enjoy getting with them for the holidays! They're always so much fun with just the right amount of drama to make the day interesting ;)<br />
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Back to my point, me celebrating Yule is my own personal experience with deity, and for my own spirituality. But when I celebrate Christmas/Easter/etc. with my family, it doesn't really have anything to do with my spirituality.. But rather being with my family and enjoying their company.<br />
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Is it wrong or bad to celebrate other holiday's aside from your own? I don't think it is, especially not when it comes to celebrating with family or even friends!<br />
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My reason for writing this blog, is because I'm going to be celebrating Yule this Thursday with a ritual (so excited!! Happy dance time!!), but then on Christmas day my parents and siblings are all going to celebrate Xmas with my step dads family (which is always fun!). I'll be celebrating two holidays in one week, and I just wanted to establish that I think it is okay to celebrate other holidays with relatives. You have to respect their beliefs, just as they should respect yours.. :)<br />
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Okay, I think I got to my point.. I hope :)<br />
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Alright, love and light to all!!<br />
Have a blessed Yule.. or Christmas.. or both (Yulemas!)!!!<br />
Blessed be...<br />
)O( Amorel )O(Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-52162804262744625082011-12-13T11:10:00.000-05:002011-12-13T11:10:18.900-05:00Precognitive DreamsHello!!!I've been thinking about psychic abilities like precognition (more specifically precognitive dreams), because I have had personal experience in this area.<br />
Ever since I can remember, from time to time I'll have a dream that seems SO real, but then I'll forget all about it until a few months later.. it happens in reality.<br />
Nothing ever too big, mainly just conversations or thing's that I'm going to be doing.<br />
One was about a conversation me and my brother have while he's cooking bacon.. Lol :)<br />
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Another thing I notice about my psychic abilities (I'm referring to mine, others will have different experiences with psychic abilities) is that sometimes I just <em>know </em>when something will happen. Like what song is coming on next when my MP3 is on shuffle (that happens a lot.. far too much to just be a coincidence.. I have more than 400 songs on it..). Or, one time I was at the podiatrists office, and me and my mother had been there since 2:05, and it was almost 2 hours (about 3:57 at this moment) when I looked at the clock and just kind of though to myself "some guy's gonna come out at exactly 4:05 and call my name".. and some guy did at exactly 4:05.<br />
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Anyways, to my main point is that I'm going to be trying to strengthen my psychic abilities with "exercises" and divination tools (Tarot, I'm learning that currently!).<br />
One thing I'm planning on doing to help me with my precognitive dreams is to keep a dream journal so that I can not only remember my dreams, but keep track of them and see if there might somehow be a connection.<br />
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As for the other one, I'll probably carry around a notepad so if I have any of those experience I can record it there on the spot. But I've also heard of some other ways to help when it comes to <em>knowing </em>when something will happen/how it will happen/etc. And I fount this interesting site that gave some small, simple exercises to help expand psychic abilities. One was, when the phone rings, close your eyes and visualize the person calling, and then answer to see if your right. Or, have someone roll dice and call out "even" or "odd" before the dice stop.. I'm definitely going to try these thing's to help improve my abilities! :)<br />
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I'll probably post about my progress concerning these methods I'm going to be trying just in case anyone is curious ^.^<br />
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As for the site I found these methods on, here is a link to it: <a href="http://monwho.wrytestuff.com/swa2716.htm">http://monwho.wrytestuff.com/swa2716.htm</a><br />
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I guess that's all for now, until next time!<br />
Blessed be..<br />
)O( Amorel )O(Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-2491684977244592092011-12-10T22:17:00.001-05:002011-12-10T22:18:54.715-05:00Debates Over the History of Wicca...Merry Meet!<br />
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So, I've been Wiccan for quite some time now, and occasionally I hear about "the history of Wicca"...<br />
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Actually, quite an interesting topic.. There is, however a <em>lot </em>of debate over such a simple subject.<br />
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Some say Gerald Gardner (he wrote the first book on 'Wicca'.. hence "Gardnerian Wicca") made the entire thing up. Others say he merely popularized it, and that it is older that most other religions. And then there are the ones that say it's only been around for about 60 years (hence the "made up" part)...<br />
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So many different ideas about it, but which one is true?!<br />
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To be honest.. is there really any conclusive evidence on either side to either disprove that Wicca is hundreds of years old?<br />
Vice versa- is there any conclusive evidence to disprove that it is in fact only 60 years old?<br />
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Not really.. at least- from my perspective, there seems to be lack of evidence leaking from all over the place. Some say it's because of the witch trials, it caused Wiccans to hide their beliefs, also causing most information and evidence to get lost and never found.<br />
Is that true?<br />
I honestly have no idea.. possibly; it most certainly could be the case indeed!<br />
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But what if it's not, and it was just "made up" from all sorts of other religions and mushed into one belief system? That's just as possible too I guess..<br />
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To be completely honest, there really isn't much evidence (from what I can tell) to disprove either, it's really only a matter of personal views on the subject.<br />
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For me, I had heard from somewhere (possibly a website?) that some person thought this as the history of Wicca: That Gardner got a "skeletal" structure of Wicca, and "added some flesh to it".<br />
That, to me seems very plausible!! Mainly because it kind of balances out the other two ideas.. if Wicca did exist, and most was lost; all Gardner could have gotten was a "skeletal" structure; and adding some "flesh" to it (sorry for the metaphors, it's how it was described, and I thought it was a nifty way of putting it.. easily understandable) could be construed as "making it up" (I, however, don't think he would have made up an entire religion.. who would do that??)<br />
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So, that's my opinion.. that Gerald Gardner got a "skeletal" form of Wicca and added "flesh" to it.. just my point of view.. others are free to think what they please :)<br />
Oh, I'm presuming by "skeletal" it means, like the basic beliefs, some rituals, etc; and by "flesh"; all of the other tid bits that may have been "added".<br />
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Just on a little side note: Why should the age of a religion matter to begin with?? It's about the spiritual fulfillment and the journey.. everything else seems kind of pointless to ponder over...<br />
I say, the age of a religion, whether it's thousands of years old, or was created yesterday-- should NOT MATTER. It's about your spiritual journey, nothing else other than what the religion does for you, if it makes you happy, go for it.<br />
Even if, many years from now, someone claims to have conclusive evidence that Wicca was entirely made up.. I won't care, nor will I convert to another faith; I like the faith I have already, and all because it didn't exist before some other amount of time doesn't make it any less real than others.<br />
Just my point of view again; your free to think and feel however you wish :)<br />
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I hope you enjoyed my little rant-type thing ;)<br />
love and light, Goddess bless!<br />
)O( Amorel )O(Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-52116127012340533032011-12-10T17:10:00.000-05:002011-12-10T17:10:46.213-05:00A Bit More About MeOkay, so this is my blog, but so far there isn't much about <em>me</em> on here!! Now, I'm not the conceited, center of attention type of girl; so I'm not going to give you my whole life story.. But I will tell you a bit about myself in case your curious :)<br />
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First off; if you don't already know, I'm 16 (turning 17 in a few months!!). And I am a solitary eclectic wiccan witch. But this is all stuff I've mentioned before.. so I'll move onto something else!!<br />
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Um.. where to start... I've never had much in life, still don't; my parents (Mother and Stepfather) struggle for money constantly. And despite the fact that they know and are okay with me being Wiccan; I'm unable to afford many thing's (candles at the least, I'm not talking about <em>extremely </em>expensive items!). My altar is on a T.V. dinner table that folds; I bought it with a gift card I got. And I bought 2 white candles, an incense burner, and a pack of wild berry incense to start myself off :)<br />
Not much, but I make it work!!<br />
I'm looking for a job (have been for awhile now!); but so far I've ended up with nothing..<br />
When I celebrate Sabbats; it usually just involves "acknowledging" the day, and a little less "ritual" because I have absolutely NO supplies at hand!!<br />
I know, I can easily write my own rituals and use the supplies I know I have.. but the truth is that I don't want to write my own ritual just yet; I want to get a few more years worth of experience in before I take that official step!!<br />
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Okay! I'm going to veer away from that topic before I go overboard!! I think I've officially established that I have virtually no money; and that means it's difficult to do full blown rituals<strong>/</strong>spells<strong>/</strong>etc. At least, I hope I established that already :)<br />
What else about me?? I love animals! ALL animals!! I do, however have an uncanny love for cats, but I do care for all other animals as well! I sign petitions ( <a href="http://www.change.org/">www.change.org</a> ) for them, and for LGBT rights, to stop and prevent human trafficking, and so much more via Change.org! (I love that site just saying...)<br />
I hate violence, and I think hate is a useless emotion compared to love!! ♥<br />
I've grown up in the city, and the closest I've been to being intimate with nature was when I lived with my step dads family in some light forestry just outside of town :)<br />
I do hike occasionally on a local trail to try and get more in touch with nature though; but I dream to one day live in the middle of forestry and shrubbery!!<br />
My dream is to become a professional fictional writer (I would <em>love </em>to see my name on a printed book in the library!!). I also wouldn't mind being a baker, or a kindergarten teacher (maybe all three is possible??).<br />
I've already posted about the two animals I have (Raven and Salem); but I've also had SO many more (hamsters, mouse, other cats, other dogs, etc.). I miss them all so much :'(<br />
I tend to listen to all sorts of music: rock, heavy metal, punk, pop, screamo, instrumental, country, Celtic, folk, and so on. Same goes for movies, television shows, I'm very eclectic in all aspects of my life :)<br />
I live in Florida, born and raised in the same city (Jacksonville.. big place O.o); and I've moved so many times in this city, I've lost track :p<br />
I can be very emotional (thanks to my Pisces side, and my element being water!!); but I usually don't let all of it show, I tend to seem "antisocial"; but in all actuality, I'm a very friendly person to be around once I open up out of my shyness shell!<br />
I love and cherish my family more than anything in the world (same goes for friends as well!!).<br />
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That about sums it up for the regular, teenage girl side of me; now on to my more spiritual side!!<br />
I'm currently learning Tarot (love it so far!!); and I enjoy meditating (at least, when my sister isn't laughing at me while I meditate.. I'm very cliche when meditating.. closed eyes, deep breaths, etc..).<br />
My Mom has studied Wicca on and off for years; and finally, curiosity got the better of me about three years ago.. I picked up a few books, and read them all in a few days to a week.. It's been that way since; I've actually become more informed than my own mother on the subject.. Now she asks me what something means or what it's for, etc.<br />
I also may have fount my patron God and Goddess (Cerridwen and Cernunnos); I feel very connected to them and enjoy learning all I can about them!! I can't wait to continue my studies on these two magnificent Deities!!<br />
I love my religion, and I enjoy learning more about it, and advancing in my spirituality.. I'm truly looking forward to my future. The beginning may not have been the best (now, still not all that great..); but I have faith in the Lord and Lady, and I truly believe that I will end up at the place I want to be.. All it's going to take is a bit of work and hard effort on my part. I can do that :)<br />
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Alright, this post is long enough.. now you know a bit about me and my life!!<br />
On another note, I have a good ritual picked out for Yule (I might share it.. but I did find it online, so I want to make sure there won't be any copyright infringement if I do..) It's simple and involves very little supplies; so it's good for a beginner or someone on a tight budget (like myself, as explained earlier!!).<br />
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I truly hope you enjoyed learning a bit more about myself (if you were ever curious..); I also hope I'm not a complete bore!! ^.^<br />
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Until next time..<br />
Love and light; blessed be...<br />
)O( Amorel )O(Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-16360893907031165582011-12-09T17:48:00.001-05:002011-12-09T18:19:54.679-05:00Awesome Yule Pictures!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYw1huxGqVGH-RBSqqwn26tp75BkGa5LLl4elO8zBPRsCtYxEoTg2dTeuIzHQGv9Jd5inkl0nL0F_5qEio8PG_v4n8ifwJEcllqdBnnIuBmyTaNSKeJ-EAaTU5CMgWgVziDqwgWQyKngc/s1600/1309085192_xcf-92_www.nevsepic.com.ua%255B2%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYw1huxGqVGH-RBSqqwn26tp75BkGa5LLl4elO8zBPRsCtYxEoTg2dTeuIzHQGv9Jd5inkl0nL0F_5qEio8PG_v4n8ifwJEcllqdBnnIuBmyTaNSKeJ-EAaTU5CMgWgVziDqwgWQyKngc/s320/1309085192_xcf-92_www.nevsepic.com.ua%255B2%255D.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div align="center">This dragon winter picture.. to adorable :)</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Blessed be!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Amorel</div>Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-49997678884550015812011-12-09T17:02:00.001-05:002011-12-09T18:28:47.205-05:00The Goddess and the GodTypically, in Wicca worship comes in the form of the Goddess and the God (<em>or</em> the Lord and Lady!)<br />
To be more specific; the Goddess tends to be viewed as the Triple Goddess; the triple goddess is reprsentation of the three aspects of the Goddess: Maiden (early life); Mother (motherhood/adulthood); and Crone (the last part of life/wiser from experience/etc.).<br />
The symbol for the Triple Goddess looks like this:<br />
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</div><div align="center">And here is a "real life" picture dipiciting them:</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="left">The God is usually viewed as The Horned God; he is associated with nature, wilderness, sexuality, hunting, and the life cycle.</div><div align="left">He is also commonly depicited with horns atop his head (commonly misrepresented for "Satan").</div><div align="left">Though, they are more "antler's" than horns per se.</div><div align="left">His symbol is as follows:</div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div align="center">And here is a "real life" dipiction of the Horned God (A.K.A.:Cernunnos/Pan/etc.)</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Not so "Satan-y" now, huh?!)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The Lord and Lady can also be narrowed down into "pantheons" (various Gods and Goddesses from other cultures, etc.). But I'll elaborate more on that later!! :)</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">Until next time...</div><div align="left">May the Lord and Lady be with you always, blessed be!</div><div align="left">Amorel</div>Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-32818847431960572992011-12-08T10:58:00.001-05:002011-12-09T18:26:51.827-05:00My Precious Fur-babies!!Merry Meet!!<br />
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These are my two precious animals, Raven and Salem :)<br />
Both are female; Salem was a stray we fount <em>years </em>ago; and she's been with us ever since; and she is an absolute loveable kitty!!<br />
Raven is a tiny chihuahua and can be a bit mean on occasion; but she does the silliest things that make her absolutely adorable!!<br />
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<div align="center">This is Raven in her fairy costume (thanks Mom...)</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">And this is the wonderful Salem; she never looks at the camera long enough to get a good shot; so this the best I've got!! :)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="left">That's them; I love them with my heart and soul...</div><div align="left">Blessed be...</div><div align="left">Amorel</div><div align="left"></div>Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-82104295338461168022011-12-06T12:45:00.001-05:002011-12-09T18:25:47.012-05:00My Yuletide Altar 2011!! ^.^Hello!!<br />
Just thought I'd show off my altar for this upcoming Yule!!<br />
It's probably not as showy and pretty as other's; but I think it's pretty good for someone on a tight budget :)<br />
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<div align="center">So this is it!!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="left">It consists of a candle on the left for the Goddess; and a candle on the right for the God. As you can see, I have a cute little tree on there as well to celebrate the season!! My chalice is made of glass, next to it are some seashells for the element water; some pine needles for earth; incense for air; and another candle on a moon candle holder for fire. I also have a small cauldron in the corner (right under the shells); and a small "trinket box" with a sun design on the top (next to incense).</div><div align="left">Kinda simple; but it suits me at the moment :)</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">Until next time, blessed be...</div><div align="left">Amorel</div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"></div>Amorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-69163315298218760512011-12-05T17:38:00.001-05:002011-12-09T18:24:34.863-05:00The Two Golden Rules!!Merry Meet...<br />
In Wicca; there are two main "laws" to follow: <br />
-The Wiccan Rede<br />
-Threefold Law<br />
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~The Wiccan Rede comes in many forms; but all convey the same message:<br />
"an ye harm none, do what ye will."<br />
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~The threefold law comes in a few forms, but here is one:<br />
"evermind the rule of three, what ye send out comes back to thee."<br />
And that states that whatever you do positive comes back three times positive; or what you do negative comes back three times negative.<br />
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Basically, as long as you don't harm anyone/anything and acknowledge that everyone has the right to believe in whatever they want, then you've got nothing to worry about ^.^<br />
Everyone is responsible for their own actions; take it or leave it.<br />
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I'm probably going to go over the God and Goddess in the next blog; but who knows for sure :)<br />
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Until next time...<br />
blessed be;<br />
AmorelAmorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-43166342523143062982011-12-05T14:39:00.001-05:002011-12-09T18:23:08.411-05:00A bit of Yule MythologyMerry Meet!<br />
Yule is comming up December 22, 2011 (if you live in the northern hemisphere that is).<br />
And so, I just thought I would blog on some mythology/symbols/herbs and plants on Yule that I fount on the net!!<br />
Enjoy!<br />
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In mythology, the Winter Solstice symbolizes the end of the reign of the Holly-King. As the sun reaches the end of its decline at the Winter Solstice (represented by the Holly-King) and once again begins its ascent back to summer (represented by the Oak King) the two engage in battle. This time the Holly-King is defeated by the Oak-King who then rules over the first half of the new year until they meet again and do battle at the Summer Solstice. This in essence is an enactment of the annual cycle of life, growth and death in nature. The Oak King is the growing youth whose life and strength reaches its peak in Mid-summer, while the Holly King is the mature man whose life and strength declines in Mid-winter, from where he is again re-born of the Goddess.<br />
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This change from one King to the other is a common theme for ritual re-enactments at Mid-summer and Mid-winter festivals. In theory, the Kings are brothers and both exist as different aspect of the same Sun God, but each has varying levels of influence throughout the year. The youthful time of the Oak King is for growth, development, health, healing and new projects, while the time of the mature Holly King is for deliberating, reflecting, contemplation and learning.<br />
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Symbols of Yule:<br />
Yule log, evergreen boughs or wreaths, holly, mistletoe, gold pillar candles, baskets of clove-studded fruit, a poinsettia or Christmas cactus.<br />
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Herbs & Plants:<br />
Bayberry, evergreen, frankincense, holly, laurel, mistletoe, oak, pine, sage, yellow cedar, rosemary, ginger, valerian and myrrh.<br />
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^^I fount all of the above from a site, had good info on it!!^^<br />
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Until next time...<br />
Brightest blessings to all... blessed be;<br />
AmorelAmorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007842352490642852.post-35670416918693352622011-12-05T14:11:00.001-05:002011-12-09T18:21:12.422-05:00My First Blog EVER!!!Merry Meet!!<br />
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My given name is Jessica; however, to the Wiccan/Pagan/Witch community I tend to identify as "Amorel".. which is Gaelic for "dweller by the sea".<br />
I'm currently 16 years old (will be 17 in February!!); and I have studied Wicca for about three years; and practiced off-and-on for about two years.<br />
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This blog is more of a personal diary documenting my journey as of now :)<br />
It will cover information here and there, my experiences during rituals/spells/etc. And a lot of other Wiccan-based things.<br />
I'm about to begin my "year and a day" study soon (because I never actually did a full year and a day of studying before I began practicing). So I'll be studying a topic each week, and more than likely I'll blog about it and the thing's I learned!<br />
I love hiking in the woods and being surrounded by nature's gifts; and feeling the Gods around me!!<br />
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If you have any questions, ask them with a comment and I'll do my best to answer!!<br />
I guess that's about it for now; I might post something later; until then...<br />
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Love & Light- blessed be..<br />
AmorelAmorelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697849118940025849noreply@blogger.com2