Any Witches Here ? Part 2

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Or Wiccans. or Pagans? Or anyone who is interested in a magical path or feels some magical stirrings.

A place for support, learning, swapping ideas and magical inspiration

All welcome.

Wow! Well done ARoom.
What a rollercoaster though
Hold tight, there's got to be a way.
Some resistance but you're firmly on your path. If it were me I'd meditate/ focus to raise my energy then confidently ring HR tomorrow to ask what way round it there could be.
Failing that, I wonder if any of our wise sisters here have a spell that could help retrieve a copy of your dissertation?

Thankyou for the birthday wishes my daughter had a wonderful day as did we all!

I have just ordered the tarot cards in the link that was provided I cannot wait to join you all and start my journey - Thankyou to who provided it! Will be here tomorrow ☺️

I may need some guidance on how to use them I have used them in my earlier years however would like to do them properly any advice would be amazing!

Xx

No way round. Have to present evidence to course Director personally.
At the Uni. Monday. All a bit odd imo. But, thats the deal.

Yes, positive thinking / spells from anyone to help me find any paperwork that might be relevant (or write a dissertation in 4 days as no one will have kept copies from 19 yrs ago so i could 'find' one anyway??) would be grand thank you.x.x..x

That does seem odd ARoom I hadn't realised that was the final unnegotiable deal.
Yes, I hope someone has some better ideas

Evening all! I’m so excited to see Deborah Blake mentioned! I just purchased one of her books and can’t wait for it to arrive.
@Ittakestwo, lovely yummy kitty❤️ We have four already but would have many more if money and circumstances allowed.

I feel so happy to have stumbled on to you bunch. I’ve been feeling such low energy. Just one connection two days ago has helped me to start setting goals for myself. I’ve decided on gym, three times weekly ( I know it should be more but I want to make this goal attainable for me)
I’m also going to acknowledge my connection to the Goddess on a daily basis, reading the posts from you fine witches, lighting a candle to thank her for the gifts I’ve been given or just spending ten minutes outside, seeing, looking, hearing and being in nature.

I’m wishing a blessed night for everyone. 💫

@ARoomSomewhere, I have just requested assistance for you. I hope you will be granted what you need.

ARoomSomewhere so have I!

ARoomSomewhere do they actually want to read your dissertation - maybe you could see if you could at least get the bare bones of it down and ‘present’ it to them? How incredibly frustrating that you have been given more hurdles to jump. Sending positive thoughts and jumping energy!

SecretWitch your self care plans sound excellent.

My week continues to not go at all as I planned! I think I will need to invest in some tarot soon as I could really have done with pulling some cards out today. Rhubarb gin helped though.

ThatsNotEvenAWord rhubarb gin sounds fabulous. I have some elderberry wine I like to have a teeny glass full of at sunset. I don’t know why but alcohol made with fruits or veggies seem to perfect for ending the day.

@ARoomSomewhere - those cards you pulled yesterday, all those pentacles relate to Earth and resources. From what you're saying about that dissertation, I'd say you need to be resourceful but also straightforward about how you approach this issue. This was just a very quick look on my way to bed, but I'll have another think tomorrow.

I need to find some strength today wise women. There are a number of important decisions that I need to make regarding work which could have a significant impact for a long time to come. I don't feel like I have the full picture and I'm quite isolated with it so I it's difficult to get it.I'm up against it with negative attitudes towards me because of standing my ground. (I'm not sure if there's a bit of stubbornness in there on my part) I'm worn down by it. I need nerves of steel, clarity, strength and to not become emotionally clouded. I don't know if that makes any sense but I just needed to 'put it out there'
Deep breaths... here I go!

Immediately as I read that zaphod I thought, you need to put on your armour. Shield up, negativity bouncing off. (And if you can do this please tell me how!) Sending you lots of good thoughts and strength to get through the day.

I’m still off work with my poorly ds. Wrestling with guilt in all directions. It’s just him and me today so hopefully I can devote lots of energy to helping him feel better.

Thank you ThatsNot I appreciate that I need to be the competent businesswoman but I've got a hurt little girl in me wanting to stamp her feet and shout 'it's not fair!' Getting my armour on and trying to persuade myself I'm a grown up!

Wishing you well for your day too- I hope the guilt subsides a bit and you have some quality time with your LO, who I hope feels better soon

@Zaphodbebblebrox could you put a bit of tinfoil on your bra to reflect any negative energy?

@ARoomSomewhere have you contacted your old uni? Sorry if you have said that you have, my memory is poor at the moment. My uni kept a copy of all the dissertations. Can you remember the sources you used for your dissertation? You could write up a little summary saying I researched .... using arguments from A,B and concluded... good luck

Sending positive vibes for those struggling today.

Thank you for the positive vibes and suggestions- means a lot
No tinfoil but I'm using some obsidian

In haste but well-meant

Enchanters Pot Marigolds, Calendula Officinalis are easy to grow on a windowsill and are edible or you can make an infused oil or tincture with them. chestnutherbs.com/calendula-sunshine-incarnate-an-edible-and-medicinal-flower/

Zaphod stay grounded and centered as well, it helps

That'sNot make it shiny so everything bounces off. Be creative with your imagery, pick whatever suits you on the day, trad armour, silver morph suit, rose gold egg, metallic superhero costume, vision of choice, whatever makes you feel most protected.

ARoom There IS a way to make this work. Contact your old Uni urgently whilst you make a good factual precis now. You CAN do this.

Hi

I’m completely new to the thread but very interested in all that you are saying.

Could anyone point me in the right direction to learn about why objects/things would appear in unexpected places? Also I found a big dead bug in a pint of milk this morning, it feels like a negative thing. Or am I overthinking?

I'm new to the thread too but have been reading for ages and feel very happy to have found my people. Can I ask your opinions on this?

We have moved into a new neighbourhood where everyone is friendly and welcoming. The previous people here lived like hermits and the general feeling I've got is quite negative about them. They surrounded themselves by high fences and planted a Rowan tree in front of the house, which in any other context I would be fine with but in this instance I honestly get the feeling it really was for their protection (in their own minds).
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However, I think they were misguided. I feel the negativity was coming from them, not from outside. I want to cut down the Rowan tree and open the front up to light and love from the surroundings. I will plant other lovely things, but not a Rowan tree which I think is adding to the bad vibes message.

I've been round the house blessing the whole place with my crystal and intent and already it feels a happier place. In fact I love it here.

I just wanted to ask do you think I'm on the right track in removing the Rowan? I am Scottish and was brought up loving Rowan trees and know their ancient power. I just feel in this instance it has worked against the previous people, or indicates their general mistrust of the world. Or maybe it's because it is meant to 'ward off witches and enchantment', and that doesn't feel right to me where I want to embrace my new surroundings and people.

If we do remove it I will honour it and bless its life, bearing in mind this which I've recently read and which is making me tread with caution before chopping it down:

'There are several recurring themes of protection offered by the rowan. The tree itself was said to afford protection to the dwelling by which it grew, pieces of the tree were carried by people for personal protection from witchcraft, and sprigs or pieces of rowan were used to protect especially cows and their dairy produce from enchantment. Thus we find documented instances as late as the latter half of the twentieth century of people being warned against removing or damaging the rowan tree growing in their newly acquired garden in the Scottish Highlands and Ireland.'

I would love your opinions on this, thank you.

starbrightlight How long have you been there? If it's only a short while I'd wait and see how you feel in a few months. As the house continues to pick up your family vibes you may come to feel differently about your rowan.

Rowans are strongly protective but that particular specimen seems to have become associated with quite the opposite for you. Have you tried talking to it? Making friends with it? Getting it on your side essentially.

If that doesn't work and you still want rid of it then I'd go ahead. You need to be happy and comfortable in your own home. I'm not aware of any bad luck connotations linked specifically with removing rowan ( other than the loss of protection). If it was elder or hawthorn then that would be different.

Hi Bostin

Usually bugs in the milk are just bugs. Stuff like that just happens sometimes so I wouldn't worry about it too much. Watch instead for patterns - the same sort of bug turning up etc. If that happens then take notice - and it's not necessarily bad. Sometimes it just to grab your attention. In this case I think it might be a reason. If you're ignoring subtler hints to pay attention something may be upping the ante so you do notice!

Which brings me on to the first part of your question. I find things move around, appear/disappear here when something is trying to get my attention. Maybe I've been neglecting my non corporeal household residents for too long or they have a message for me. Sometimes it's just plain mischief in which case we're back to the attention seeking. I've been known on occasions to stand in the middle of the room and tell them to knock it off and return x immediately. Normally x will show up very soon after in a place I would never have left it.

I've been inspired by this thread to dig out my old tarot cards, but I', a bit rusty, does anyone have any good resources they could point me to?

Feeling recharged after an unexpected encounter with this ancient beauty

Thanks Elphame. Food for thought.

One thing that consistently turns up is pieces of metal, screws etc in really odd places which my husband denies all knowledge of. That has been happening since I moved to this town and in two separate houses.

I shan’t sorry about the bug though!

Lovely picture @Loyaultemelie

Zaphod just sent some good positive vibes your way.
Loyaultemelie fabulous picture. I have a very old tree on the way to my mum’s house that I chat to as I’m passing by. Trees are goodness. They know things.

In the midst of a schooling day. We have our daughter at home with us for a variety of reasons. I needed a break to see what everyone here is up to!