The Winter Ball - Fire and Ice Masquerade Costume Ball

This week has been quite momentous for this no longer quite so solitary witch. I attended the Winter Ball which was a masquerade ball to benefit the Northern Nevada Pagan Pride day. I met many wonderful people and really enjoyed my first foray out into the local Pagan community in Northern Nevada. 

It was such a lovely night. I met lots of fun, interesting people and got to take part in an Imbolc celebration that was not just for me. I left there feeling energized and happy.

Add to this the two online rituals I attended this week and it appears that I am propping open that broom closet door more and more - and I LOVE it! I even offered to help my friend with her booth at the Pagan Pride event in September. Not only will I be supplying her with some Pagan and Wiccan themed embroidered items - I'll also be manning the booth! Yeah! I am already excited about it and the event isn't for 7 months!

BB everyone!

GOYB Update

This week was pretty much the same as last week. I worked out with weights on Saturday and Wednesday and followed Weight Watchers mostly :) I managed to only gain .2. Since I am working out with weights I am pretty pleased to have only gained .2 so far. Hopefully I won't continue to gain, as much as I know it is my body adjusting to the weight training it is still annoying!

I managed to still drink mostly water though I did have a single diet coke when I went to lunch with my other half. I find it interesting that I no longer crave it at all! That is a huge step for me. This week I want to make sure I track my diet for Weight Watchers and then add some cardio to me week.

We'll see how that goes!

Autumnwind

Candle Magick - Pagan Blog Project

For my Pagan Blog Project Post this week I decided to write a little about Candle Magick. This is one of the most basic forms of sympathetic magic.  A simplified example is making a wish as you blow out a birthday candle. Your intent is there in the wish and the belief that blowing out that candle in a single breath will make your wish come true is the thought and the breath that blows it out the action that sets the magic in motion.

Candle magic is popular for many reasons. The supplies are generally inexpensive and easily found and the spell work can be quite simple or as elaborate as one prefers.

Candles have a different purpose based on their color. Here are a few color correspondences, keep in mind that each color represents more than what I have listed below and of course there are more colors that those listed below:

Black: Protection, Banishing Evil, Breaking Free from Bad Habits

Blue: Calmness, Truth, Healing

Pink: Love, Romance, Friendship

Red: Energy, Passion, Courage

Green: Balance, Abundance, Prosperity

Another option is to buy a candle designed for a specific spell. I love the Wicked Witchin line of candles. I have a couple of those in my studio and they are not only cute, I have had very good results with them.

When choosing candles for Magickal work always make sure to think about the Magickal work you will be doing. Does the spell require you to burn the candle in one sitting? If so you certainly don’t want to use a 3” thick pillar candle.  It is also usually best if you use a new candle, one that is specific for the purpose at hand, even better you can try your hand at making candles for your spells. Making candles for spells allows you to not only be specific as to your intent when making them but you add you own energy to the candle as you make it. I use many different candle types including simple store bought wax styles, homemade and beeswax.  Birthday candles are a great option. They are small, inexpensive and come in a multitude of colors!

Regardless of the type of candle you use, always be sure to cleanse and consecrate it before use. You don’t want any negative energy disrupting your work!

I'll write more about Candle Magick when we get to the letter E...

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A Blessed Imbolc to You All

As we celebrate the beginnings of spring and renewed life I want to wish you all a blessed day.

Autumnwind

Pagan Blog Project Update

Due to my hectic schedule last week I did not post on Friday, January 27th for the Pagan Blog Project. I will be back on schedule this week so look for my post on Friday, February 3rd. The letter of the week is C and this week I will be posting about Candle Magic.

Pieces of Fate Turns 2 and I Won a Mug!

You know the year is starting off right when you win cool stuff. I have been blessed again. This past week Susan from Pieces of Fate sent me an email letting me know that I won the Mug and Tea from her Yule party! How cool is that!

As you can see above, Pieces of Fate is turning 2!! ! Susan has a fantastic blog full of interesting posts. She is creative, funny and just a great blogger. To celebrate this momentous event she is giving away a lot of amazing things so be sure to visit Pieces of Fate and wish her a Happy 2nd Blog Birthday!

I want to say THANK YOU to Pieces of Fate and Susan for such a fun gift and for a great blog.

Thank you!!

Autumnwind

Birthday Present for a Friend

This week my co-worker is celebrating her birthday. She is one of the reasons I love my job! Since we share a love for all things weird, wonderful and well, Zombie, I made her this insulated lunchbox for her big day. The designs are from http://www.urbanthreads.com/ - my most favorite machine embroidery design site.

I can't wait until Wednesday when I give it to her. Maybe I will fill it with a zombie survival kit...hmmmmm

Autumnwind