Any Witches Here? Part 9.

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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.

no sign of change in London really - very strong sun, many people in shorts and flip flops. I can't wait for it to cool down.

re the healing thing - I think being ill with depression and anxiety was a sign of how bad it was for me. I have had so many people say "you are a healer", I've always been singled out for any peopley help at work.

I can't cope with it, it makes me ill. I save any healing energy I might have for the people closest to me.

Today I was unlucky enough to need to run an errand at lunchtime - central London office - and I looked at the people and how busy they are etc and was grateful for my simple life.

I mostly came to pagan ideas as a way to counteract the general unpleasantness of London life really. I'm going to start following the wheel of the year - in a relaxed way - because nature markers are nice and mean so much more than other things.

Lots of synchronicity again today. I've been in Brighton with DS, wandering around the second hand and vintage shops. I didn't buy anything, but really enjoyed having a good mooch. I particularly like it when I come across quirky bus and pieces that my parents and grandparents had when I was a child. Things that's I'd forgotten about that open up a whole host of happy memories.

Thank you for the advice about boundaries, I'm feeling much water today. Last night's yoga class and a good nights's sleep left me feeling balanced again 😊

Love to you all ❤️

I sometimes think I should stick with this thread and the Elderly Parents thread.

Thanks for your loveliness everyone.

OK fellow witches - hot foot it to your nearest Hobbycraft

Small skull bottle £1.50
Large black one £5 ( also comes in pink and clear)
Coffin blank for decorating £1
Mini potion bottles £1 for a pack of 4.

The skull bottles are really nice and the small ones are a steal for that price

Did anyone do anything special for yesterday’s new moon?

I didn’t so anything specific but I’m feeling quite peaceful this morning.

These cooler nights do help though.

Does anyone here read much into dreams?
For the last few weeks I’ve been having dreams that are far more vivid that I remember so much detail when I wake.
A few have been relating to me but the past few nights it have been about a few friends and family and have been quite dark and they have unsettled me

Good morning wise friends. A dull grey,wet and beautiful morning here.
I have been watching hundreds of swallows from my kitchen window, swooping and diving as they feed. They are so agile and fly with amazing precision. The sight of them has lifted my morning. It won't be long until they head for sunnier climes.
RosaWaiting I feel like you about cities. I do love the buzz and the vibe, but I have low tolerance of such stimulation for long periods. A few hours and I am exhausted. My local city is amazing ( Edinburgh) but tourist numbers overwhelm local population.

I am always happy to be back in quiet surroundings. Thankfully you don't have to travel far outside Edinburgh to be in wilderness- mountains, forest and unspoilt coastline are all within a very short drive.
violet I understand your feelings about your Ds going to University. We can be rational about these things, but it is symbolic too- and I think that’s why it has such an emotional impact. Part of nurturing is helping our children become apart from us. Having distance allows them to grow, And it is OK to have some sadness about that. Be kind to yourself.
Yashmiscrone that 4 hour drive must have been hard. I remember when my son had been in New Zealand working for a year when he was 18. He was a few weeks away from returning when a TV ad for Pampers nappies was screened on TV- it was to do with premature babies- very cheesy but my sone was only 5 lbs when he was born, and every time the ad was played on the car radio I burst into tears at the though of him coming home.
Elphame a great haul. I get a great satisfaction from fining witch supplies in “normal” shops. I am a huge fan of Pound shops and supermarkets for interesting items. Some of you may remember the little ceramic hares that Poundland stocked a few months ago. I buy lots of things from discount stores. Twine, candles, ribbon art and craft stuff.
Not sure what lies ahead today. I worked late last night, until 10pm, a huge pile of bags and talisman made- I am a little bit in love with my yesterday self for easing the load today! Also a little bit excited at a new soap I am stocking- Midnight Violet made to nurture our divine! So have some photos to take of that, and some Yule items. All huge fun.
I hope everyone has a magical day

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Good morning sisters,

It’s cooler again here today, the sky heavy with the rain that promises to fall. Good for the plants I brought home from the garden centre yesterday. I have a few errands to do but mostly pottering. I did peopling yesterday and pleased that today will be a solitary one!

speakout

I am a little bit in love with my yesterday self for easing the load! I love this! I’m enjoying creating gifts for my future self atm too. Something I’ve been reflecting on recently.

I absolutely love the sound of your Midnight Violet soap and it’s intention is divine. Wonderful. Like many I have stopped using shower gels etc in favour of soap because of the plastic packaging. What a great idea for a new product.

I can relate to your tears being triggered by the tv ad. Images, music etc can act as portals to different times and emotions can’t they.

Violet, when I read your post yesterday, that’s what happened to me. I spent the day before my DS went off travelling pottering round Brighton with him, picking up last minute bits for his adventures. I’d never been but always wanted to. A special day. I hope yours was too.

Ooh Elphame thank you for that! A steal indeed. I love it when others share these the witchy bargains here. I might pop in to hobby craft tomorrow. A witch can never have too many jars or bottles can she?!

Woodland I didn’t do anything particularly for the new moon but acknowledge it in my 8pm meditation last night. I like the feel of her energy and am feeling positive about what this moon cycle will bring. It feels good to be starting afresh. I do read meaning into my dreams sometimes. I’m quite Jungian in my interpretation- more a reflection of my inner self than prophetic. I’ll reflect on the feelings they leave me with and what they’re telling me to work on in myself. Dark and unsettling dreams sometimes come to me when I’m worried about something or being shown and old pattern that doesn’t serve me anymore and I can let go of now. Like it bubbles to the surface for release. It’ll sometimes have a flavour of a tough time in my life. Sometimes I’ll do some healing work with my previous self at that point, show her some love and reassurance. Good to hear you’re feeling more peaceful.

Rosa
nature markers are nice and mean so much more than other things.
I agree. I think following and marking the wheel of the year can help us feel much more grounded, give us a sense of place within it all. I also find the steady turn of the wheel to be a very reassuring and nourishing process to be in touch with. The more I tune into it the more integrated I feel.

Wishing everyone a sense of the possibility of the lovely new moon 💫

Wow it's wind here today! Had to double peg my laundry, don't want to find underpants in the trees! Only the brave and intrepid will be broomstick flying in this.

I wondered if anyone is near a Poundland shop- I am looking for empty swing top bottles, I have a vague memory of them being sold there. Elphame this is the sort of thing you may know? DS and I are planning to make some flavoured spirits for christmas as gifts ( and us!) and it would be nice to put them in pretty bottles. If anyone knows a supplier I would be grateful.

I've seen them in Wilko if that's any use?

I buy Olio del Castello Olive oil which comes in litre and half litre swing top bottles and reuse those.

Thanks Elphame great idea about the olive oil bottles- I'll bear that in mind for the future. I'll check Wilko.

Gorgeous sky here tonight.

Feels like we’ve had four seasons in one day today!

I don’t think Poundland had any last time I looked speakout but that was a good few weeks ago.

Hope everyone’s having a restful evening

After a hectic couple of days, I'm enjoying a leisurely start to the day and relaxing with my morning coffee while catching up on the thread.

Yashmis how funny that you also went to Brighton with your DS just before he started uni! It's a fun place isn't it? We both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I'm feeling ok about him going, I'm really excited for him as the course he's doing looks fantastic. He won't be too far away either, I think I'd be struggling more if he was 4 hours away, like your DS was. I know it'll feel a little strange without him for a while, but these days it's so easy to stay in touch, not like when we were students and the only way of calling home was to queue for the phone box! Speakout I like your comment about how part of nurturing our children is helping them grow apart. I'm going to remember that 😊

Yesterday I was invited to do tarot readings at an event for one of the spiritualist centres. I was rather nervous and had a bit case of imposter syndrome (!) but once I got started the time just flew and I had a great time. I've been asked to go back next month, so my work must have been ok. It does feel slightly surreal, it's a wonderful feeling to be able to offer people some comfort, but there's also a huge sense of responsibility. One or two of the people I saw yesterday I felt were quite vulnerable, it does worry me how easily they could be taken advantage of by those the unscrupulous

Just sat down for a coffee. Been blitzing the house as MIL is visiting this afternoo, so have been busy getting the house into shape. It's actually a good excuse to have a deep clean anywayr, the house feels much fresher. I have been gathering ferns and rosemary- and stuffed every avalaible container. The house smells fragrant. MIL is slightly formidable, but actually a wise gentle creature for those brave enough to peel away the layers.
OH has made soup and sandwiches, I have bought scones from Aldi- they are rough and wonky looking, so I will pass them off as home baked- stuffed with posh jam, whipped double cream and strawberries.
MIL also likes a G&T which helps. A lot! I may even have one myself!

Just off to do a salt cleansing ritual.

Speakout I'm laughing at you passing off the wonky scones as your own! I may or may not have done something similar for a primary school bake sale Gin and tonic and a cream tea sounds perfect.

I've just been for a walk in the woods. Can really feel a shift towards autumn. The sun is out, but air is crisper and cooler today. The leaves are starting to turn and the hedgerows are ripe with berries. I picked some blackberries for a crumble later. I may make some elderberry and blackberry fermented kvass. I've not tried it before, but it's meant to be delicious and very good for you.

The woods felt full of magic today. Here's a photo of an interesting looking fungus I found, and some tree energy for anyone who needs it 🙏

speakout. Have you been reading this book? www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004GXA5U2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Someone gave me a copy and it was very uncomfortable reading as I had a very similar job to the heroine and our lives were so similar outside work as well!

( If you haven't read it - she's not got time to make mince pies for a school function and in an attempt to hide this from all the organised school Mum's distresses perfect shop bought mince pies with a rolling pin!)

Elphame looks like an amazing read. MIL has departed, still walkin with sticks after knee replacement surgery, but I gave her a 30 minute hand healing session which was lovely. I infused healing, captured some pain. And we both had a G&T!

Sending out love for our 8pm connection.

Gorgeous colour sky again tonight and the delicate beauty of the new moon 🌙💕💫

A good day. MIL recovering from knee replacement surgery and allowed me to do some healings hands work. Which was lovely

It's so lovely that you have such a good relationship with your MIL Speakout. MIL get a hard time on MN. Those scones look amazing 😊

Good morning witches,

It’s a clear and crisp one here and I’m having a few minutes with my morning tea to breathe it all in.

Elphame your post made me laugh. Someone gave me that book too- I remember the mince pie part of the story well - very relatable!

speakout your cream (gin) tea looks delicious. Your MIL is lucky to have you and it’s wonderful to hear of your healing work.

Violet thank you for the beautiful photographs and 8 energy. I did feel a wave of love when I closed my eyes for a quick meditation 💖

A busy week ahead but there’s a sense of movement and shifting what has felt stuck. So I’m approaching it with a more positive energy than my recent overwhelm.

Love to all for a happy and productive week infused with magic x

Good morning sisters, the feel of autumn is really and truly here. I love it, autumn is my favourite season and I feel a peace. Does any one else do a big autumn clean? That's top of my list at the moment.

I was away last week in Wales, so I took an internet break and it was lovely just being surrounded by peaceful nature. I'm feeling pretty relaxed after the break, plus the walking and fresh air has left me feeling pretty energised for 17 weeks pregnant!

I'm just catching up now, sorry if I miss anyone.

@YashmisCrone you and your son sound like you have a lovely relationship. And I am very envious of your Friday charity shop potter. Did you find anything on your mooch about? I'm with you on secondhand shopping as an ethical and environmental stance - one thing I've noticed since becoming pregnant is the about of new 'stuff' that is pedaled at new parents. We're getting as much as we can secondhand.

@RosaWaiting just reading your post I wondered, is there any reason you have to be based in central London?

@VioletCharlotte your day in Brighton with your son sounds wonderful. And well done on the tarot reading - it's scary doing new things like that, but if they've invited you back you have to be confident you did a great job.

@speakout I love a good blitz before visitors! Can you tell me about your ferns/rosemary stuffing - how does it work? I imagine it smells gorgeous! Also love claiming the wonky scones as your own they look utterly glorious! Lucky MIL.

Hello! May I join?

@MonstranceClock I am busy with stuff at the moment but wanted to welcome you to the thread. Others will be along as the evening passes.
Do jump in and share if you want, or sit back with a brew and relax.

@MonstranceClock Hello :)

Been a stressful start to the week- dental hygienist! At least 9am on a Monday morning got it over with.

I've been busy drying herbs today - I have some sage that is next in line for the dehydrator but I need to finish the belladonna off first then give the trays a good wash. I'm seriously thinking of buying a second one for food use!