What Makes A Witch Authentic?

Hello my Witchlings,

I've been gone for far too long. You could say that I've been off zooming on my broom but the truth is, that broom has been standing in the corner gathering dust. Bad Witchy. No cookie for me. I truly hope to make more of an effort with this blog by posting at least once a week - although the book reviews will be little rather than often.

I realised I've been spending far too much of my precious witchy time reviewing books, and as enjoyable as it once was, we all know that we head to amazon to check out previous buyers opinions rather than trawling blogs. So I asked my friends what they would like me to do; book review or blog authentically with creations. It was a resounding BLOG AUTHENTICALLY WITH CREATION along with the sweetest "We miss YOU" message. It touched my heart very deeply. I have listened and here I am with a rather brilliant topic and question I think. (Please do let me know your opinions).

 

The other night I dreamt of having animals outside of my bedroom door, I'm still deciphering what this dream actually means based on the animals that were there, but I really believe that there is a deep and meaningful message to it. I have always believed in the power of my dreamtime, and have over the quarter of a century of my existence (goddess that makes me sound old - I'm only 25), had a great many of prophetic dreams that many have scoffed at. The thing is, I never asked for anyone's permission or validation of these dreams, I simply shared them with whom I thought were like minded folk. I know my self, I know my own inner mechanical workings, I have all the validation within. Which, going back to the subject I am discussing with you here means that when it comes to me and my dreamtime - I am authentically assured.

 

But what makes a witch authentic?

 

 

This is a question that I began my day with this morning when my darling little Mr Magick Man woke me up at 5:15am and we snuggled and purred (You do know I'm talking about my Cat here don't you? ;) ) and I grabbed a witchy book from the side and began reading. I began to wonder exactly what does make an authentic witch, and I knew from that moment it would make an excellent discussion here amongst us.

 

So what does make a witch authentic in her/him self, in her/his practice, and perhaps in her/his teachings? Is it the clothes they wear, the jewellery they display, the ritualistic photos that are splashed across social media, or is it even the branch of the craft that they practice? I don't think it is at all. Before, when I was just starting out on my path I thought it was so super important for me to have the elaborate altar in my home, because that would make me a witch, and I thought that if I had witchy items displayed in my bedroom and home and even garden that would make me a witch for sure. I was young, naive, and a beginner. Who hasn't got some "Oppsy" to share about their beginnings in the craft. 

 



Over time I have come to realise that it really doesn't matter how often you miss a lunar cycle ritual, or even that you forget to cast a spell on the full moon, and you don't always have a witchy altar on display, heck you may not even pick up a book on the craft for months. Your pentacle is in your jewellery box, the candles are low on stock, you may even have forgotten some of the theory you once learnt. But NONE of that matters. Not one tiny bit. Not to the Goddess, Not to the God, and it certainly shouldn't matter to You.

What does matter however is the intention and purity within your heart. Do you always try to be grateful? Do you smile at passers by? Do you try to help whenever you can, in whatever way you can? Do you feel fondness for Mother Nature; the trees, flowers, plants, grass? Do you feel the love for the animal kingdom and realise just how blessed you are to share your existence with all of them and the beauty of this world? Then I believe within my heart that all of that is what makes you an Authentic Witch. When you feel a calling to the craft path, and you honour that calling AS and WHEN you can with or without the extras, then you are being authentic in your craft practice, your life as a follower of the craft, and as a teacher of the craft as you go about your day to day living setting an example to those around you. All the other stuff is just glitter. And we can sparkle with or without the physical glitter.

I'd love to hear your thoughts about what you think makes an authentic witch, and how you remain authentic in your craft practice. If you have time, please stop by my lovely friend Lyn Thurman's blog where she's posted a blog of a sister theme to this one on how you can feel more witchy. It really is a most excellent read. Just click on the picture below and don't forget to mention who sent you :)

 

 

Until Next Time, May the Goddess Guard and Guide you Safely

 

Dawn

xXx

 

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Amber ~ Pagan Blog Project 2014

The Pagan Blog Project is back! And this year I am attempting to take part as I re-dedicated myself in Samhain to take my pagan practice up a notch or two. I want to find that inner closeness I have had snatches of over the past few years. So this is my personal journey, and I will be posting about topics I haven't done before or that I haven't done in much detail. This week's post is the letter "A" and I chose to write about AMBER.

Amber is one of the most prettiest stones I have ever seen. I have to admit that it was my Mum who brought my attention to this amazing stone. Mum has always had a close affinity with Merlin, Alchemy and Nature. She still remains in awe at how this beautiful crystal is formed from tree resin which is what gives it that plastic feeling when you rub it between your thumb and forefinger.

Amber is a stone of courage, personal power and harmony - traits every practicing pagan and witch would benefit from and understand just how important they are to have. It's also a great crystal to work with as we approach Imbolc, as we each grow out of the dark and begin to emerge into the lightness of the earths cycle. Amber is also especially brilliant to work with when in our practices, wiccan or shamanic, we are aiming to connect between the realms, amber acts as the gateway.

It's long been associated with the Mother Goddess as it is believed to contain the essence of life - possibly down to the fact that some tree resin Amber's contain insects and the like.

Ways To Use Amber:

On a Healing level, Amber is good to wear upon you for self-healing, and relieving anxiety and depression. It's brilliant for increasing your self confidence and inner radiance. If you are a healer and work with many clients either physically or spiritually at a distance, wearing amber can help prevent you absorbing negative energies. It's a wonderful crystal to aid digestion, and speech problems, it strengthens the spine and encourages cell regeneration.

With Children and Animals, Amber is particularly self healing for animals who are older. I find my Cat like to lie on this crystal which is gentle and comfy and seems to ease her arthritis. For children, you may find it helpful for them if they are prone to being bullied, it creates a barrier against spite (sometimes us adults could benefit from Amber for this reason too).

Protection is what Amber is probably best known for, it gives you the courage to face your enemies be they people, situations, fears, etc. Roman Gladiators used amber for this too! If you place a piece on your altar it will offer power and protection in your rituals.

Money, Money, Money! Amber is a stone of prosperity and success. So it's great to keep some in your purse/wallet, on your desk at work, in your safe at home with your money and valuables, you can even pop a small piece in a money box. I like to keep a piece near my vision board and have even attached it to a vision board.

Spiritually Speaking - Amber is great to use for past life work. Burn an orange candle and hold this crystal whilst gazing into the flame with half closed eyes.

My experiences with Amber

My mum bought me a gorgeous Amber pendant for my birthday one year and it looks truly like a family heirloom. Many people have even asked me if it was my Grandmothers or Great-Grandmothers - yet it is totally brand new. It is just a very experienced stone - at least I like to think of it that way. I've always associated amber with High Priestesses and I tend to work with Jet too when doing magickal work. The deep richness of the colour, I cant help but be transformed to autumnal thoughts of cosiness, and warmth, which is important for self security and inner reflection.

All written content on this blog is the work of © Dawn Brierley, Life Coach, Consultant, Intuitive Angel Therapist, Tarot Lover & Mentor

My Journey in Kabbalah & Life

Well I had better tell you what's been happening in my life in the past month. Writing it down might help me process it.

I've been on a rollercoaster journey in my relationship with my man. It was a nightmare. Not his fault, all mine. I accept full responsibility for everything that happened. Im not going to go into depth about it, it's far too personal. Needless to say, the past week or so has called me to really look at my life.

As you will be aware I have hardly blogged this year, in all honesty I haven't had the time to blog which breaks my heart. I have had less time to practice Wicca and something I am quite fond of is Moon Magick and Candle Magick. They too have been neglected. Actually the only part of my life that hasn't been neglected has been my work at the school, which has of course caused *imbalanced* areas in my life. :( This makes me sad!

Well, over the weekend My man & I went shopping for Yule/Christmas and I came across some books in a bookstore. He knows me well enough to not let me pass one by without browsing. He purchased a book on crystals for me that I haven't got which now lives at the side of the bed at his place, for when Im there. The other book that caught my eye was called "Total Kabbalah" by Maggy Whitehouse.

Now Kabbalah is a topic that I've heard about, witnessed in the media with the likes of The Beckhams and Madonna, but I've never actually read about it other than a quick read of a website page where I was introduced to the *Power of Money*. It encouraged us to actively question "Who or what gives *money* power over us?" After all it is merely paper and metal.... what if I gave you a blank piece of paper or even drew on it that it was a million pound/dollar note... would you believe me? Why or Why not? Its still paper.... !!! I loved this terminolgy and viewpoint.

Anyway, I spent a few sessions reading this kabbalah book and what ive read so far (which is minimal!) has really struck a chord with me. It's offering me a way to address, focus and find the areas in my life that are stuck and *fix* them. Now I know I don't need the permission from *kabbalah* or any other belief/life system to sort out my life, but at the minute with how *low* I am feeling, Kabbalah is giving me the strength to move forward. I have a new awareness and fresh perspective on life. I've ordered me some additional books on Kabbalah too, so Im looking forward to those arriving, and having a read. Im particularly looking forward to *God Wears Lipstick*.

Don't get me wrong, I haven't read a few paragraphs and suddenly life is perfect, far from it! I Have lots of issues that still need to be worked on, ones you'd probably not expect me to have, but Kabbalah has given me *HOPE*. So much so I have already sent off for my *Red String*. I don't necessarily belief a piece of red string is going to protect me from harm or the evil eye, but what I do believe is that it will help me focus on my life and creating a better life for me, and my future.

I know that as I walk into 2012, the Chinese year of the Dragon, the year I was born in, I know things will change, like never before. They have to because I will be in the driving seat. And Im not interested in driving down the highway at 80MPH, but Im happy to take the country roads at 20-30MPH for a change. I am NO longer the person I was when I first started this blog, for better or for worse, but I am who I am! People grow, people change. Its only natural. People come into your life for a reason, but sometimes they don't stay. They might out of a feeling of pity or because they feel they have to. But they/you/I shouldn't feel like that, there really is no need. So I am cutting strings. I have to. I can't grow otherwise. I thank those connections for what they have shown me, taught me, given me, shared with me, I bless and release us both!

My pathway with Wicca has changed. I'm not ready to let it go completely, but I will have to try again with it. I will have to take a day at a time and try to organise my life. I also need to allow myself to attract new friends into my life. I really do have hardly any. I have spent so much of my life holding back from trusting people that many have become people I speak to. I can't say that there is one person right now who truly knows me as a friend. Life happened and we drift apart, but the only reason we have drifted is because neither of us (multiple friendships im talking about here!) have taken the time and care to stay in each others lives. Not really. It's a case of being civil and polite, but the magick is no longer there, no freiendship chemistry... this happens in life, it's happened to me before, it'll happen again. it's a sign that we're growing as spiritual beings.

So maybe my next blog will inform you of more Kabbalah updates, and perhaps some Wiccan ones too.

Love & Blessings
Aurora x

*Witch* Way Next?

Merry Meet again my lovelies,

Well I finally took the bull by the horns and got myself moving forward on my pathway and ushering my spiritual writing career forward. (Please be assured that no animals were hurt during this as it was just a figure of speech)!

I've decided that I need to keep my blog updated more and that I need to seriously dedicate myself to writing as that is what I want to do. So I've been a busy little witchette updating my Faerie blog *The Faerie Whisperer* so please feel free to visit and follow if thats your thing. I've also submitted my FAERIE SCOPES to my column on The Spirit Guides website to include in my column listings.

I'm planning on attempting to write more serious articles now and even attempt some of a Pagan theme as this is a goal that I am yet to achieve. I can't explain to you how much it would mean to me to see just 1 of my articles featured in a Pagan magazine.

Im also in talks with a very close sister of mine whom we have decided to embark upon an exciting and magickal project that I am more than sure you will get to know about soon enough.

Add to this the fact that I have secret projects of my own ongoing, one being connected to Faeries and Jewellery... the other...Ahhh I can't say just yet!! It's too precious to say at the minute, but I promise to let you know ASAP.

I really do wish that I could draw!! Seriously, I wish that I was even a good enough artist to just share my work with you as I very much enjoy art. But alas, my art and talent lies (hopefully) in writing.

One thing I would love to do, and I mean I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to do is take part in your blogs by guest Blogging about topics of your choice. I think it would give me more practice and experience of covering a wide range of topics. So if you would like me to guest blog for you, please reply to this blog with your email address or email me directly at TheFaerieWhisperer@gmail.com

Blessed Be

So as you can see I am very busy right now and am loving it. I have no idea what I'll eb doing tomorrow but one thing I do know is that whatever it is, it'll be one more step added to living my dream.

A Witches Tardis

Merry Meet my gorgeous Witchlings!

Well, I am a huge Doctor Who fan ... Ok Ok you got me, Im a HUGE David Tennant fan (who is no longer the doctor) and it got me thinking about how we as witches chose and cope with coming out of our tardis (Broom Closet)at work, with friends from the past and even family. Let me take you on a spin of my tardis opening!

As I work at a primary school which happens to be a Christian school (nope, not yet a Wiccan/Pagan one, but Im working on it! haha) and am based with a Sikh teacher I asked myself whether I felt that I should wear a Cross with an angel on it (to represent my belief in angels) or whether I had the Strength to wear my Faery Pentacle! Well after much umming and ahhing over the situation I plucked up the courage to wear the latter for all to see. My head saw it, my teacher saw it, the children saw it and alas no one commented! So I was happy with that, whether it be because they accept me for who I am, what I can do, and not what i believe in, or whether they are just not saying anything as they have nothing nice to say, I'm really not fussed. I've since gone on and wore crystals to work and the children quite openily discuss them with me, such as Jade (which seems to be a favourite of the childrens) amethyst, rose quartz and Selenite. When I wear Selenite I tend to feel like I need to know something at work, like they are hiding things from me and throughout the day whilst Im wearing it, all becomes clear to me! The teachers have also started wearing crystals jewellery too now. **Result!!**

Now with regards to friends, Im very open about who I am, and what I believe in...with my current friends. With people whom used to be friends such as old school friends, im not so open about it. There is one friend whom was my bestest friend all the time we were at school who knows about all my psychic abilities and even work with the faeries! She's accepted me as I am and doesn't bat an eye-lid (Please excuse the pun) She comes to me for psychic guidance and trusts me. She sees me as I am, as I always have been. We even discussed the other day after work how when we were kids we would rip out the latest Spell in Mizz! Magazine... and try them out! We even discovered that we kept a so called "Vision Book" all these years ago where we'd write in it what we wanted, (ok Who we wanted) and how we'd use it to focus on things of *importance*.
My other "friends" from school know nothing of this side fo me, not because I am fearful or because I am ashamed, but because I simply know that they would not understand and any witch worth her broomstick wouldn't give an ill-informed person enough rope to hang the poor Witch with!

And as for family, well, All my family know I'm a witch and Im a Psychic as thats what we Brierley's are! Well thats what we "Belewski's" and "Barnett's" and "Webbs" are! 4 generations each different from the previous. (There are many more before us 4 generations but it's easier to count to four ... I suffer from Lazi-Witch-itus at times hehe)

So how have you come out of your Witchy Tardis? Or do you prefer to stay there with certain people?

The Priestess Within

Merry Meet my lovely fellow witchlets,

How are we all today? What have you been upto? Here, let me pour you a cup of Dandelion Tea, take a seat on the toadstool or cushioned dandelion seeds.

Wow, you've had a magickal day!

Im watching Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone right now and it's made me feel all magickal and witchy inside again. (it doesn't take a lot these days). Im really feeling that I know exactly where Im going, and what I am all about. Im a witch 100%, a faery hedgewitch at that! Im also a teacher both spiritual and to the dear little *muggles*. And i'm a psychic! On top of that I'm a writer and I need to embrace all that I am, all that I was in previous lives, and all that I will be!

I've been thinking recently how I can move forward with my writing and initially decided that I would stop working with and writing about the angels, as my life and work very much revolve around faeries and wicca right now. But it has dawned on me that I shouldn't stop teaching, working with and writing about angels as they are all a part of my spiritual journey, they are all a part of me! I needed to be reminded to embrace ALL that I am. I needed to be reminded to BE the Priestess within me, throughout my life! So I will be embracing all of these spiritual energies that I work with and have worked with! Its the way forward for me. I know with all my heart that the Goddess with guide me through each step.

An update on my weight loss, I have used a magickal measuring tape today and discovered that whilst in the past two weeks I havent lost weight, in the past week I have lost half an inch from each arm, an inch from my thigh, half an inch from my other thigh, an inch from my bust and another inch from my hips. Thats a total Inch-loss of 4 1/2 inches!!! So I'm a trimmer Faery Hedgewitch!

*Powerful Witchette*

Hello my lovely Witchlets,

It's been a very long time since I blogged due to lots of work commitments, stresses of daily life, and battles with my career and past-time of writing spiritually. It hasn't helped that my laptop smoked it! Yep it actually caught fire and smoked on my! (And I thought I brought my lappy up to not be an Anti-Social Hooligan!)

Well I have 3 more work days then im a free witchette for 6 weeks, Yep it's that time of year where us Teachers get to send the darling witchlets back home! YIPEE!!!!! (Very sorry for sounding so happy if any parents are reading this and dreading the hols).

I've been thinking more about how I can start putting my dreams, desires and plans into action and it really does just involve you standing in your own power, embracing the God/Goddess within without letting your ego get in the way. This is something I struggle with, im naturally a doormat in my life.... ( And no, people don't even wipe their feet...rude people! ) But thats going to change now.

I'm thinking of areas to write about as I really want my writing to take off and inspire people. So if there is anything you'd like to see me write about, let me know! Im very much feeling more and more drawn towards wiccan/pagan topics, along with my speciality subject ... FAERIES!!! I've taken some time off to spend writing, and I liek what I've come up with, it's part of a very big project that I just can't talk about right now. I don't want to jinx it.

And for those of you who are interested in my Shape Up Challenge ~ I've lost a total of 1 Stone 2lbs, thats a whole 16 pounds in 2 months. Im a dress size smaller, and more toned. My arms are starting to feel more toned, my waist is shrinking and my thighs have lost a whole 2 Inches on each one! Since January, Ive lost 2 stone (28 Pounds) So well done me!!!

This weight loss has started something off that hasnt happened in a long time, but I used to get all the time... MEN LOOKING AT ME>>>SMILING!!!!
it feels wierd now though, and at times it feels like im on page 3 of the national paper or in an issue of Playboy! I know with time, ill stop noticing this though and will feel more comfortable!

Well thats my update for now, and I hope I chat again soon! I've missed blogging and Ive missed you!

If you know of anyone who might enjoy my blog, could you please ask them to pop over and click "Follow" ? Thank you. xxxx

Blessed Be
Aurora MoonMaiden )0(

Just a Flying Visit

Merry Meet,

Well how has your day been? Busy? Mine too! Here's what I spent the day doing;

Well first thing I did the usual tidy up of the house, vacuuming, and a spit and polish. ok no spit was involved but there was polish. By mid-day I was tired and decided to sit in garden, so I took my suitcase of books and Uni work out there...no joke, I swear the neighbours dont need any help in figuring out im crazy. Decided to crack on with the uni work as I figured I could treat myself like a child, "if you do your uni work like a good little witchy, you can read you witchy books.....deal?" So I nodded to myself with eager anticipation. Read 30 pages on identity theories which was most enjoyable...no seriously it was, then I jumped up and down as I clasped my wicca book.
I must admit since I have decided to fully devote myself to the craft and also since I've been introduced to Cosmic Ordering, I feel so in charge of my life, I feel that I can make a difference in my life, I can do anything I like. I feel like I now have worked out how to use my inner power. I feel closer to the Goddess and God, to nature, to myself, to my friends, family, everything.
I also managed to harvest my sage and make a smudge stick ( I know, Im proud of myself too), and make my own Mint anointing oil...I feel that will be used soon. I have conducted a tarot reading to see whether I should do what I'm planning on doing, and it didnt say not to. So ill give it a try. Yes, a money spell. I'm not a flush Witch, just a lush one LOL.

Anyway, my books are coming tomorrow and hopefully my Practical Magic dvd...whats the betting I find my original copy once I have this one in my hands...hmmmmm..... excited about the books and oracle cards ..... kid in a candy store I tell you. No space for men/boys and their toys with me... lol. Speaking of men...Plumber Boy...time is ticking sunshine lol.

Off to bed now people..... toodles for now and thank you for still being here at the end of this post, you really are stars....

Witchy blessings to you all my witchlets,
Aurora & her kitty, Magick (all say awwwwwww) xxxxx

Creative Witch

Hello my little witchlets how are we today?
Listens
Good, good, now for me.....
settles down with a cup of chamomile..ok...cocoa

I intially started the day with a crank in my neck thanks to sleeping on a memory foam pillow... I don't know why but my body seems to find comfort in the uncomfortable..and be uncomfortable in the supposedly comfortable...W.I.E.R.D.

So, then I decided on attempting my university work, but seriously when all you can think about is; cosmic ordering, romance, wicca, books, and starting my own new age business of some sort... where does MARKETING become fun???? huh?? nowhere.

So I decided to get out the sketch pad, dust it off, and draw.... I know. Whoa.... but I did, and I completely loved it!! Now I know why so many people do it. I drew "Gothic Tink" who looks a little saucy..in a cute way, and "Merlin"... I am shocked at the outcome. Needless to say that I shall be adding to the collection and attempting to draw more. "Gothic Tink" is going to get some colour in her tights!!






********UPDATE********

Gothic Tink now has colour in her tights and i'm in love with her... in an artistic way of course lol. What do you think of her now?

Witchy Happiness

Merry Meet my fellow broomstick users,

I am in a damn good mood today and I can't snap out of it! I don't want to either! I know why I'm happy and that is truly owed to my lovely Nan, Anniemay and dear friend, Stephen who are in spirit but as proved to me last night, still very much around and willing to meddle in my life. I am grateful that they are meddling, because they sure are doing a better job than I have.

I encountered a dream visitation last night first from my friend Stephen whom I love dearly and basically it involved me and Plumber Boy going for a drink, and as I saw Plumber Boy, he mophed into Stephen, and then back into himself, this occured all the way through. We were walking along a path and I remember thinking, "Stephen's dead, I know he is, OMG I'm walking next to Stephen, he was M**d**ed, OMG is he ok?" and he basically told me to enjoy myself, have the life he couldn't and if I got scared to remember that he sent Plumber Boy to me. (I asked Stephen to find me a man I could love and trust and whom would look after me, I asked him to find me "the One". Plumber Boy is from yorkshire..... Stephen is from Yorkshire.... coincidence? Nah, I'm a witch, coincidences dont exist. It's Destiny). And Stephen also gave me a booklet to fill in to pass onto Plumber Boy.... basically telling him whether holding hands is allowed, kissing, laughing, etc.... yep, Stephen's idea of a joke.

Then I encountered my Nan, she wanted to talk about my love life with Plumber Boy and faerie wings. Yes, you did read that correctly. My Nan who has been in the afterlife for 18 years July 27 just gone, didnt want to tell me how much she loved me, or how she missed me, nope she wanted to talk to me a bout faerie wings. LOL. Basically Plumber Boy has her approval and I need to stop worrying.

See........ thats what has made me soooooo damn happy! :-D

Also my books came from Amazon.... as I said on Facebook, its so nice of those people at amazon to send me a lovely present that in no way shape or form dented my bank balance...... you don't believe me??? Try saying it next time you order from there..... it'll be our dirty little secret!! :-D
Now what did I buy??? Well ok, ill tell you. Living Wicca by Scott Cunningham.... Im officially in love with wicca now, Instant Cosmic Ordering, & The Cosmic Ordering Service by Barbel Mohr, on the recommendation of my lovely sister over at Pixie's Musings. pop over and say hi, tell her I sent you and i'm sure she'll brew you up a chamomile tea.

Now, the film, PRACTICAL MAGICK, don't you just love it? Now over at Practical Magick Blog Party they are doing a Practical magic themed blog party. and I'm doing it! so I cant stop thinking about it. Got some great ideas. Anyway, as I popped over to The Domestic Witch to read her blog, she had posted a lovely video from Practical Magick and it is "The Love Spell". How wierd??? Not really. Im a witch, I expect these things lol. So anyway, i'm going to share some of my favourite videos from the film with songs that mean something to me.

Now the video i've selected for you is dedicated to Plumber Boy and my lovely sister Pixie whom, I think of as my Gilly. Sally's first husband looks like Plumber Boy beard an all, and Gary the kiss at the end, well thats what he looks like without his beard.... and also at the end, just in cast you're wondering...the jumping off the roof.... well Pixie and I do that every year ;-)

Guiding Goddess

Merry Meet,





I have had a wonderful morning and i'm feeling full of positivity. I feel that I have truly begun to find myself now, and also I'm embracing my true self.





I have been to the local garden centre and have found a plant that I am going to buy to place in the area of my garden altar (which I shall be making soon). It's Artemisia : Silver Queen. Sacred to the Goddess Artemis who happens to be a deity I work with. I took this plant as a sign from Artemis, that I am on the right pathway and to keep going, she'll guide me along my journey.









I came home and googled it to find that it is in fact MUGWORT, something else I've been after. So I feel truly guided today. next week I'm going to be popping back to the garden centre and getting a new set of herbs to develop my herb garden. Ill share the photos of it in progress and the completion of it. Im very excited at how i'm going to do it all.

Blessed Be,

Aurora MoonMaiden )O(

Onwards and Upwards.....Broomstick Style!

Of late there has been a lot of cleansing energy around me. Painfully and emotionally draining, but cleansing all the same.
Now it's onwards and upwards....broomstick style.

I'm beginning to get back to my old self again, getting out my broomstick, dusting my hat off, and placed the wand on show! Figuratively speaking of course.

Throughout this year I will be taking a more active role within my solitary hedgewitchery, researching other branches of wicca. Im going to learn all I can, if it's no use to me, then hey, I've got the knowledge if someone ever needs advice.

I feel full of excitement today, I really do! I can't wait to get back in the garden, planting, tending to my herbs, and embracing nature and ME!

I'm reading The Real Witches Handbook....again! Should really read Hedgewitch by Rae Beth..... Think I will.

I've decided that Im going to do the odd couple of articles...but really focus on what I do best and enjoy best.....HELPING OTHERS through my psychic readings. But I do want to try and bring the Fae, Unicorns, Mermaids and benefits of paganism into people's lives. I'm also going to continue with the Indian Head Massage, and Im going to try and learn Crystal Healing. I'm also going to use my Celtic Reiki more. SO at some point I will re-read my Manuals and go for my Celtic Reiki Masters!

This really feels like the REAL me now! I feel that as much as I love angels. Faeries are for Me.

Faerie Blessings to you all

Aurora.