Any Witches Here? Part 9.

[speakout]

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.

Sorry I've been quiet on here - I've had a lot going on lately. Has anyone had any luck clearing blocks / stuck or negative energy around creating abundance?

@purplefig
I felt like there was negative energy that wouldn’t quite shift and I’ve been working on it for the last year.

I couldn’t put my finger one one thing that has worked as I feel everything I do to create more positivity helps by push out more of the negative.
A lot of it is a change in mindset for me but I do lots around the house to help with positivity too.

Crystal gridding, lighting candles, aromatherapy oils, bringing flowers and foliage inside, clearing out, cleaning.

You can also do some smudging with sage or with Palo santo

Morning everyone!

Purplefig it's a very interesting question.
My experience is that sometimes there's a lesson to be learned and that if the block is removed, that lesson won't be learned, so sometimes you're absolutely stuck until that part of your personal development has been 'passed' for want of a better word. Or you remove the block, then things happen so that lesson is there again, until you actually do learn it.

That's not to say don't try, even repeatedly, but in some instances, when you've tried and tried to shift blocks and cannot work out why they are still there, it's worthwhile trying to see what purpose they serve. Sometimes there's no answer until quite a while after the shift happens. It's only when everything falls into place that you see what purpose the block had and realise why it was there. They usually end up being much more beneficial than you'd thought they were whilst you were trying to move them.

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have a good guide to the different colour feather meanings?

I've tried looking only but find it's conflicting on different sites.

Hi everyone- this thread moves fast - so much to read. Like many of us I am so busy right now, trying to keep balanced in a hectic world.
Did manage to squeeze in an early morning yoga class, and will have a herbal bath tonight- so not all bad!

Goldensummer welcome. The feather meaning- is that some kind of angel interprtation? It is not part of my craft I'm afraid, perhaps others may be along to help you, my garden is permanently full of feathers- I live near woodland, and have lots of birds visit me.
I sometimes collect interesting ones for use in rutual or as a decoration, but too many to attach significance to.

I hope everyone is having a magical day.

Hello everyone, popping in quickly before heading off out to yoga. The thread does indeed move quickly Speakout! Hope you enjoy your herbal bath and manage to relax a little this evening.

Yashmis thank you for your kind words and all your support. I've spoken to DS today, he seems happy enough. He went out last night and is planning to do so again tonight, so he seems to be meeting people. His greatest concern seems to be that the Wi-fi isn't working in his house!

Purplefig I agree with Blanktimes that blocks can be challenges or lessons we need to overcome. It may be that there is something you need to learn before the block clears. Are you able to share a bit more information about the situation? *

Goldensummer* welcome to the the thread 😊 I tend to use my intuition with feathers. Sometimes I'll see a feather and know it's just a feather doesn't mean anything. On other occasions I'll have a knowing that the feather has a meaning, and I'll ask to be told what it's about. A white feather is usually spirit telling you they're there. A brown feather is meant to be more about earthy things, home and grounding. A black feather is about protection. Do trust your intuition though, rather than relying on websites 😊

Popping in quickly:

@RosaWaiting - I'm part way through Cursed Britain and enjoying it. I am still in the Victorian period though so can't comment on the more recent stuff. However I did pop over and read that negative review.

The book is academic and the academic definition of witchcraft is magic performed to do harm (yes I know but that is the academic definition; like it or not). Crowley was not a witch, he was an occultist. I feel the reviewer has not quite taken the remit of the book into account in their review but as I say, I haven't yet reached that part of the book myself.

@BlankTimes The Welsh call that mist rising from the ground dragon breath too. I am enjoying it most mornings at the moment.

Sadly will be heading back south on Saturday though, back to damp grey Brizzle.

Not a lot of witching had been done but I'm finally rid of all the house guests which is sheer bliss.

@Goldensummer Feather may or may not have a message. I have ravens, crows and jackdaws all living around me. They moult regularly so I'm always finding black feathers in my garden. They are just part of the natural way of things.

However I am currently working with an owl goddess and recently found an owl feather. As I've never found one before (despite looking!) that may be a message from Her. Or it may be coincidence.

The "guides" are pretty worthless IMNSHO.

Elphame thank you

I did not know that about academic definitions!

A strange thing happened to me yesterday. I went to visit an elderly relative and before I left I was discussing Neil Diamond on a music site and I posted Cracklin' Rosie on there. I was just having a cup of tea with her when I noticed she had a new cd player so I suggested we put some music on. She told me to go ahead and choose so I went to the stack of CDs and the one on top was Neil Diamond's greatest hits so I put it on and the first song it played was Cracklin' Rosie my relative then said that it was her dead husband's favorite Neil Diamond song and she became all emotional. I said perhaps he is sending you a little message to tell you he is thinking about you? - she just nodded.

@VioletCharlotte @BlankTimes thanks for your feedback both. Basically, I'm self-employed and pregnant, and I wasn't able to work as much as normal during the first trimester as I was feeling so exhausted / nauseous. I'm feeling much better now and ready to work more, but I'm finding it hard to pick up more work at the moment. I think it's a bit of a negative spiral though, because then I panic and worry about being a 'bad mum' and feel worse in myself and then I'm not really in the right headspace to find work. I feel like that frantic/panicked energy is not useful. I'm trying to focus on clearing that energy and staying grounded. I get your point that maybe there's a lesson to be learned, but equally, I have a mortgage and bills to pay every month (hence the reoccurring panic).

@Woodlandwitch I think you're right in that so much of it is mindset based. I've decided as of yesterday to start doing a regular meditation practice, and I'm also trying affirmations. Oh and remembering to do my gratitude journal every morning, that makes such a difference to me. I hope your negative energy clears soon ❤️

@purplefig. Pregnancy really screws up your mindset at times. Your hormones are all over the place. I remember worrying about all sorts of things I would normally take in my stride.

Grounding and meditation sound an excellent idea but you may have trouble with traditional meditation techniques whilst you mind is so busy. If you do then you could try some of the excellent guided meditations available. Following the journey gives your brain something to focus on besides the mundane worries which may help you reset yourself more positively.

Good morning wise sisters,

I saw this on Facebook and felt it was relevant to our recent discussions on boundaries and life lessons. Interesting stuff I thought, seems we’re in tune with astrological energy.

purplefig that does sound tough and I realise there are practical needs that need to be met. I agree with our sisters wise words about life lessons, mindset and the power of grounding and distraction.

We’ve talked here before about how panic/anxiety are actually quite close in their physical manifestation to feelings of excitement. When I’m struggling with a feeling I try and find something close to morph it into, it feels more realistic to me than trying for a complete turnaround. A kind of ‘emotional akido’... Try and soften what you’re feeling rather than deny it. Edge away from it towards what you want. know that you will find work and are entering a new and exciting phase.

A good mum is one who loves her child and does the best she can with what she has. She still feels fear, makes mistakes etc. We all have times when we feel out of our depth or overwhelmed but intention is the important thing I think.

With regards to finding work, I have used little pouches or jars containing symbols and correspondences that represent what I want to get from it. A coin for money, an acorn for stability and strength, a key to open doors etc. I find it a useful way to focus my intentions. For me the trick is to shift my mindset enough when I’m putting it together to really feel like I already have the thing I want. That way the object holds that energy and will attract it to me if that makes sense. Wishing you well x

My late planted sunflowers are starting to bloom in the lovely September sunshine providing a magical start to my day

Sunflowers coming into bloom and a lovely picture of dragons breath around Glastonbury tor that popped up on my fb timeline 🐉

@Elphame thanks ❤️ you're totally right, I've had absolute meltdowns over things that wouldn't ever normally trigger that kind of response. Nevertheless, I keep forgetting that pregnancy hormones are a real thing. Maybe that's my lesson 🤣. I'm definitely not in the right headspace to sit in silence with my thoughts for 20 mins, so I've been making the most of the guided mediations on the Breathe app and elsewhere, they definitely help me feel grounded.

@YashmisCrone thanks for your kind, wise words. It's interesting your mentioning the anxiety/excitement similarity - that's a technique I've used before to great effect. Love thinking of it as emotional aikido- great phrase! I know you're right about what it means to be a good mum, I struggle with perfectionism in other areas of my life and it's something I'm working on releasing (not least because I can't even begin to imagine how toxic and debilitating it would be to try and be a 'perfect' mum). I love your idea of setting an intention for work with physical objects, what a great reminder. Glad your sunflowers are blooming 🌻

Oh lovely to turn up this here and find so much wisdom and soothing words. What an amazing group of powerful women here, I can feel the glow.
Thanks for posting that information about Saturn YashmisCrone, I love the energy of Saturn and a useful reminder about boundaries and limitations. Saturn is direct tomorrow I see afterr a while being retrograde. My son also starts a new job tomorrow, so hopefull this is a good omen.

I was up early working today, then went off to the supermarket and post office early. The air had such a crispness to it this morning, I can feel the cloak of autumn blessings envelope us.

I just ordered some cushions from Amazon- quite inexpensive, actually I think they may be just the covers, but no matter I have plenty cushions kicking around. Amazon seem to have lots of lovely Halloween/Autumn cushion covers- it was hard to choose.

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and

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Thank you those who gave advice for the crystals.

Which would you choose, Sage, Palo Santo or singing bowls to cleanse them?

Wehttam

Hi, I cleanse my crystals in different ways,

Sometimes sunlight, moonlight, salt, wind, earth, magical waters if I have them or even running tap water, incense smoke or flame.

Whatever feels right at that time.

I just wanted to update everyone as I'm aware my last post sounded a bit dire. I've been really focusing on harnessing positive energy and avoiding operating from a place of panic. Practically speaking, for me that's looked like: a guided morning meditation, writing a gratitude list, repeating positive affirmations, getting out in nature daily with the dog, putting good food into my body, getting enough rest and being proactive with work but not overdoing it / making myself exhausted. I'm so chuffed that things seem to be shifting and I've since picked up some new (interesting, relevant, fairly paid!) work. Thanks for all your kind words and guidance.

Purplefig that's so good to hear! Pregnancy hormones can be a nightmare. I remember being in floods of tears on occasions over the most trivial of incidents. I'm so glad you've taken the advice of our wise sisters and are taking good care of yourself. Isn't it amazing how everything shifts when your energy changes? Magic!

I'm happy to say that my dog is much better, so thank you for all the healing energy. We went for a lovely walk tonight, just as the sun was setting. The autumnal vibe was so uplifting after a day in the office, and I was lucky enough to see swallows flying in formation. We're so blessed with the nature we have around us.

DS seems to be settling in well at uni and is throwing himself into Freshers week. It's such a relief to speak to him and hear him so happy.

Speakout I love those cushions! Just perfect for a cosy autumnal theme 😊

@purplefig I’m so pleased to hear you are having a shift to more positive energy.

I too am pregnant (only just) and know how quickly the change in hormones sets in

@VioletCharlotte so pleased to hear your dog is much better.
Nothing better than an autumnal walk with your dog surrounded by nature 🍂

Good wishes to you all for a peaceful night 🌖

Good morning everyrone. Just about to start a hectic day, Have to take DD into Uni and join the rush hour traffic, so just about to get up and start the day.
It's been a stressful week, DS and I are off to a Bhuddist temple later for a meditation session which should be interesting. Then a routine mammogram this afternoon- lovely!

VioletCharlotte I am glad to hear your son is happy and settling in well. Having them leave is such a symbolic thing isn't it, I feel departures of my children to the core, no matter how rational thinking tries to placate us, it is a heartfelt thing.
I am so glad your dog is better.

Have a magical Thursday everyone.

Good morning,

Busy day ahead, I spent a few uplifting 8am moments with my sunflowers, followed by a citrus salt bath, just the thing for flagging energy levels. Sharing energy for those who need it 🌻

speakout such a full and mixed day for you, I hope the Buddhist meditation proves calming. I used to go to the one here for short meditations, designed to fit in with a working lunch hour, I found it really helpful. I agree with your wise words about connections with our children being heartfelt despite what logic has to say about circumstances.

purplefig So good to hear of your energy shift and of work coming your way. Sounds like your focus and intent has paid off already- powerful manifestation energy! Lovely 💫

Woodland Congratulations on your pregnancy. It’s lovely to have more of the powerful energy of new life in our mix.

Violet Very pleased to read about your dog and that your son is settling well. Also wonderful to hear about the swallows in the autumn sky. I agree, we are blessed by nature.

Wishing everyone a sense of flow in their day

Good evening. Popping in to sit by the aga for a bit. I'm just back from another beautiful yoga class. The sun was setting as we practised, the whole sky turned fiery red, it was quite something ❤️

Yashmis I love the sunflowers, thank you for sharing. A citrus salt bath sounds like yeh perfect way to start the day.

Speakout Thank you for your kind words about DS. It absolutely is the symbolism of them leaving that makes it harder. It's that next step to being independent. Happily DS is very good at contact and I've had lots of messages and FaceTime calls. I hope you and your DS
enjoyed the meditation session. Such a lovely thing to do together.

Blessings to all for a peaceful night's sleep 💤

Thank you Yashmins 🙏🏻

Here is a little autumn photo I took. The way the light comes through the trees is breathtaking to me.
I see myself as a bit of a Nemophilist.
I love trees and I’ve never felt more at peace as I do in this particular forest during the autumn months.

There is normally a spectacular array of fungi too.

In fact is a strange place in some ways. It’s quire large and has had a few uses throughout history including during the war and all the way back to Saxon times when Edward the Confessor used it.

I like to follow the natural paths created by the wild animals. They go off in all directions and often don’t make much sense or less anywhere and sometimes stop altogether. But for some reason I have never got lost.

I came across a makeshift camp a few years ago.
It took me about half an hour of walking away from the main footpaths to find it.
If blended in so well with it’s surroundings it would have been easy to miss.

There was an external wall made of woven hazel branches, supported on the 4 corners by sturdy trunks of something else and it had a large open doorway.
Inside the external wall was a clear area and then a central hut type house.
There was seating made from planks and a basic roof.

I didn’t want to stay for long. It felt like it was someone’s and I felt like I was trespassing. Although it was clear there was no one there.
Whoever had built it had taken a lot of time and effort to do it well and to make it as hard to find as possible.

Occasionally I would try to find it again to see if anything had changed or if there was any sign of someone using it.

Often I couldn’t find it at all despite thinking I had followed the exact same route.
Occasionally I did come across it again and the next time I did I spent a little longer there as it looked to be decaying slightly and was clear no one had been back.

There were markings across the doorway and dotted around the external wall. Runs type marks.
None I recognised and none I managed to find an answer for when I looked them up.

Has anyone heard of anything similar anywhere else?

What could it have been?
Mira probably a good 3 years since I last visited it. I’d quite like to try and find it again