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Correspondences for Wednesday

Light Purple candles. Burn incense of Cinnamon, Cinquefoil, Mastic, Storax. Wednesday is ruled by Mercury, and is a good day to work with conjurations, predictions, knowledge, writing, eloquence.

White Ceramic Chime Candle Holder

A glazed white ceramic candle holder measuring 1/2" in diameter and 1" tall; intended for our 1/2" diameter chime candles.

 

Crescent Moon Fairy Sketchbook

This journal features a dark-skinned fairy, seated gently against the crescent moon as its front face, with a blooming red rose rising out of the back. Made out of handpainted cold-cast resin, this book is perfect for a Book of Shadows, journal, or sketch book. This spiral bound book measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and comes stocked with easily replacable unlined acid-free paper. Approximately 96 pages.

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A Book of Shadows is a blank book where witches write down information useful to their craft. It is considered a sacred tool, which means it is an item of power that should be consecrated with all of your other magical tools. Copy spells and rituals into your Book of Shadows by hand ? this will not only transfer energy but will also help you memorise the content.

Typically a Book of Shadows will be used to store information on Spells, Rituals, Magical Correspondences, Gods and Goddesses, Festivals, Recipes, Charts, Sketches, Recordings of Magical Workings etc.

Tips:
1. If you find a rite, spell or piece of information somewhere else, be sure to note down the source. It will help you keep organized, and you'll start to recognize patterns in authors' works.
2. Add a section that includes books you've read, as well as what you thought of them. This way, when you get a chance to share information with others, you'll remember what you've read.

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A fairy (also known as the fay, fey, fae, faerie) is the name given to a nature spirit, often described as metaphysical or supernatural. One view held is that the fairies were an intelligent species, distinct from humans and angels. In alchemy in particular they were regarded as elementals, such as gnomes and sylphs, as described by Paracelsus. Various animals have also been described as fairies. Sometimes this is the result of shapeshifting on part of the fairy, as in the case of the selkie; others, like the kelpie and various black dogs, appear to stay more constant in form.

One common theme found among the Celtic nations describes a race of diminutive people who had been driven into hiding by invading humans. They came to be seen as another race, or possibly spirits, and were believed to live in an Otherworld that was variously described as existing underground, in hidden hills (many of which were ancient burial mounds), or across the Western Sea. In old Celtic faery lore the sidhe are immortals living in the ancient barrows and cairns. The Tuatha de Danaan are associated with several Otherworld realms including Mag Mell, Emain Ablach and Tir na nÓg. In Scottish folklore, fairies are divided into the Seelie Court, the more beneficiently inclined (but still dangerous) fairies, and the Unseelie Court, the malicious fairies.

Fairies, in many places were originally worshiped as gods, but with the coming of Christianity, they lived on, in a dwindled state of power, in folk belief. In this particular time, fairies were reputed by the church as being 'evil' beings. Many beings who are described as deities in older tales are described as "fairies" in more recent writings. The Fae can be found in Mushroom circles in Pine forests, in Hollows of Oak trees and amongst the Acorns, Pine cones and Autumn leaves. Milkweed pods are sure to lead you to the wee ones. Dew drops, primroses, running streams are regular homes for the Fae.

Fairies can be very helpful in magic, as they have a lot of power and they are certainly not ignorant when it comes to using it. If you can get them to trust you, they can be a great help. Fairies will gladly help, when asked correctly and well thanked by offerings, with spells that benefit others and nature. When asking a fairy to help you, make sure you are safely inside a sacred circle of power or at least have a protection charm and spell working for you. Never let a fairy inside your circle of energy, as there is no telling how dangerous they could be.

 

Incense Crafting and Use of Magickal Scents

Making your own incense with natural ingredients is a powerful way to connect with earth energies-and it's much healthier to burn indoors than the chemical-laden commercial variety. Incense is your complete guide to making your own homemade blends. Master incense maker Carl F. Neal has created dozens of unique incense recipes-and includes easy conversion tables for different systems of measurement so your recipes will turn out just right every time! Whether you want to burn incense for meditation, magic, or just to enjoy its luxurious fragrance, Incense has all the information you need to start crafting your own sweet-smelling scents. ISBN: 9780738703367

The Witchs Apothecary July Newsletter

Important July Dates (All times are CDT) July 2, 9:18 pm ? New Moon New Moon Ritual Supplies: 2 black candles, cauldron, paper, pen or pencil.  Dress: black  Incense: sage or allspice  RITUAL  Cast circle counter-clockwise.  Facing the east say:  Mother Goddess, Father God, be here with me and empower my mind this night Then face the north and say:  Mother Goddess, Father God, be here with me and empower my body this night Then face the west and say: Mother Goddess, Father God, be here with me and empower my emotions this night Then facing the south and say:  Mother Goddess, Father God, be here with me and empower my spirit this night Then begin your spell work or divination.  CAULDRON SPELL  Purpose: to be rid of negativity Place your cauldron on the altar. On a piece of paper, write the things you wish to be rid of. Burn the paper in the cauldron. As it burns, visualize everything you wrote down leaving your life. You may even want to compose a chant while you work. Thank the Goddess and God. Then open the circle.

Celtic Mythology Project

This section contains information about Celtic mythology and spirituality, Celtic Gods, Celtic Goddesses, Heroes and language. Much of neo-paganism is based on or draws from ancient Celtic religion and many of the terms used in modern Paganism and Wicca are Gaelic/ Irish words. We will continually add to the information here and your input and contributions are most welcome. If you have any comments to add, please e-mail us. There are many web sites offering a wealth of information about Wicca so we have provided links to general Wicca information. If you have such a site, please add your link to the list. The Pagan web gets stronger with cooperation.

Celtic Gods, Goddesses and Heroes of Celtic Myth Celtic Goddesses READ MORE –> Brighid (Irish Goddess of many things in Celtic Mythology). Morrigan (War Goddess Celtic Mythology in the British Isles) Epona (Continental Horse Goddess of Celtic Mythology). Celtic Gods READ MORE –> An Dagda (the Father God In Irish Celtic Mythology). Lugh (God of the Sun throughout Celtic Myths of the British Isles and Europe). Balor (..of the evil eye in Irish Celtic Myths). Manannan Mac Lir (Irish God of the Sea In Celtic Mythology). Angus Og (Irish God of Love In Celtic Mythology). Seasonal Celtic Festivals READ MORE –> Samhain - Oct 31 to Nov 1 - New Year in Celtic Mythology Beltaine - May1 - May Day fertility rites of Celtic Myth Imbolc - Feb 1 - 1st day of Spring in Celtic Mythology Lughnasadh - August 1st - of Celtic Mythology’s main harvest festival Gaelic Pronunciation Guide READ MORE –>

Epona

Epona A Continetal Celtic Goddess of horses, mules, and cavalrymen. She was worshipped all throughout Gaul, and even as far as the Danube and Rome. Her cult was adopted by the Roman calvary, the only Celtic Goddess to be worshipped ‘officially’ by Romans. Epona is often depicted sitting side saddle or reclining on a horse, or standing with 2 horses, one on either side of her. Her symbol is the Cornucopia (”horn of plenty”) which suggests that she could also have been a Celtic Goddess of fertility. She is also identified with the Celtic goddess Edain. She may also be one and the same as the Irish Celtic Goddess, Macha.

White Horse at Uffington (Epona from Celtic mythology?) Image Coutesy of Jane Tomlinson www.janetomlinson.com

Happy Independence Day, USA!

Here is a picture of me (on right) sister, Crone Pam in middle and Crone Sherri on left at Beltaine