Any Witches Here? Part 12.

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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.

Samhain Blessings

Speakout that picture us amazing.

There is a lot of anxiety and drama in this house today. I am trying to stay distance from it. It is draining but i have music and a white pillar candle burning. This year is an odd one energy wise. And i have an uneasy sense that this is going to continue into the next With that in mind; I am in two thoughts as to whether to cleanse and charge tonight some crystal bracelets that have broken recently (the elastic not the stones), with the view to reassemble them.

I didnt manage the sea, it was either cross a boarder that was closed, enter a tier 3 zone or travel more than 3 hours. I ended up sat on a local hill watching the moon and stars on a mostly clear night for more hours than was perhaps wise as I caught a chill. But it helped to calm. And the wise words and wisdoms imparted are gently rattling around in my brain of things that i need to remember to do.

We have jackdaws living in the eaves above my bedroom. The eaves and soffits are getting fixed next month and whilst they are noisy and destructive i suspect i might miss their presence a little. Probably until is nesting season and I am not being woken up at all hours by noisy chicks.

I am feeling this image right now.

Hope you are all able to find a little peace and tranquillity today.

I've been absent again for a while as haven't had the energy, much solidarity to all having a difficult time. I need to stay away from the corona threads on here.

But Samhain blessings and love to all, I will enjoy catching up with what I've missed ☕️🍂🧹🎃🧙‍♀️

Blue Moon and Samhain Blessings sisters!
For today, my Astro Moon diary says "the full moon conjuncts Uranus, expect unexpected fireworks. Loosen all bonds, break out and do something completely different!

I don't know anyone who is sailing through life at the moment without a care in the world, everyone's cares I hear or read about are all in the significant to life-changing bracket, which is so hard for everyone to cope with. Here's wishing everyone the fortitude to get through this very difficult time and the clear sight to see something better is on its way after this massively turbulent transition period.

Wonderful to see so many decorated homes around me this afternoon.
It is wild and windy outside, so we will need to hang on to our broomsticks tonight!
I am planning a quiet evening, a tasty simple supper with some of my favourite Spice Witch chutney and a glass of wine. Just finishing off some packing stuff for posting on Monday, then clearing the decks to cosy up.
Samhain should be exactly as you want it- no pressure to invoke great spirits or naked ceremonies in the woods ( unless you want to do these things!)
A candlelit bath or a blessing whispered over tea or just having spoky fun with children are all great!.
I know many of us don't feel like celebrating right now, but claim the right to enjoy Samhain in the way you want to- no pressure.

Hello.

Samhain Blessings to you all, especially those who have recently lost loved ones.

Can I join you? I've been lurking for a while and feel very at home here. I have been following your discussion on just 'knowing' and 'sensing things. And I have those feelings, too. My mum has the same thing, as did my granny, but I think both of them find/found it challenging because of their Christian faith. But I am learning to appreciate it, and tune into it more.

I am also enjoying reading of your plans for today, and am planning to mark it more, this year, than I have before. So, thank you all for your inspiration and insight.

Willebrandt

A very warm welcome- and a fantastic time for you to join our cosy kitchen.
It will be an extra special night here tonight, lots of tea and tipples!

Welcome Willebrandt, I’m glad you’ve joined us- perfect day for it!

It’s lovely to read what everyone’s up to and feel part of the collective energy. Wise words and many a resonant nod as I read along thank you particularly for the thoughts on tough times and doing what feels right for now. It’s good to be amongst friends.

It brightened up here earlier- enough to get a load of washing almost dry. While it was blowing in the wind I walked barefoot in the garden and picked the last of the flowers I could find, now sitting in a jar next to pictures of those who have gone before. I’ll light a candle to honour and connect with them. With the flowers it transpires I brought in a ladybird too. Such a cheerful sight and I have an old story rattling around in the back of my mind about them bringing good luck and heralding change. I thanked her and took her back outside.

Just sharing some of that ladybird medicine here too, it seems many of us would welcome this positive energy 🐞

I'm really looking forward to tonight. I've planned to make moon water and been gathering water from rain sea river and lake for it. And I have finally made an urn for the teeny portion of my mothers ashes I 'liberated' from my estranged fathers house. The process of making it yielded insights into her that I have yearned for for many years.
Many blessings to you all

The sun is setting and I have lit some candles- I can feel a crackle in the air, I am listening to this music to herald in the night.

Its powerful out there tonight.

Samhain blessings sisters 🌙💫 Sending loving energy to you all this evening.

Despite the imminent announcement that those of us in a England are expecting any minute, I'm feeling calm and grounded this evening and detached from the anxious energy building and swirling around us. This is the first opportunity I've had to drop in on the thread today, and it's heart warming to read your wise words and feel connect with you all.

I was up early this morning and out before 8 for a walk with my dog. Despite the weather, it was so good to be outside and the rain on my face felt cleansing. Our walk takes us past a large pond where there are some swans. Back in April, 7 cygnets were born and I always like to go and look for them and see how much they've grown.

The rain cleared up this afternoon and the cloud have cleared so I've been able to see tonight's full moon. I've also been experiencing my usual full moon headache...powerful energy!

Samhain blessings, everyone!

VioletCharlotte
Glad to hear you are calm and grounded dear friend. Your cynets sound amazing.
I have done some Tarot work tonight which has been illuminating, and my now familiars are piling into my lap so I am relaxing with tea. WE have a howling storm outside.
Perfect!

Big thank you to who ever recommended psychic self defence by dion fortune. I've only read one chapter but its a bloody good read! Wow cannot believe it was written in the 1930s!

Can anyone recommend any other titles by dion fortune?

Samhain blessings to you all.

Lots of fire magic tonight, inside and outside.
And such a calm, still, dry evening after a morning of torrential rain and wind, allowing for some quiet reflection by the fire pit tonight, under the full moon.

Hope you have all found a chance for pause and/or celebration this evening, despite the storms whipping up around us. (literally and figuratively!)

Evening I’ve really enjoyed looking up some of the resources mentioned. I have started the 8pm candle ritual and am using it to recite some positive affirmations. I’m not very good at saying positive things to myself which only add to negative feelings. Also having a go at moon water xx

Samhain blessings to everyone. Been a funny old day but it felt like the energy of the day carried me, even when I felt like I had none of my own.

I hope the turning of the wheel brings better times for all.

Samhain blessings to you all. I’ve had a lovely night with my family having Halloween fun but also took some time outside with the moon, how magical is it tonight, so bright and powerful.

Priddypuddycat
I am sorry to hear that you feel positive statements land in a negative way. That sounds tough.
Maybe thinking about the type of words you use may help?
I am sure you are living your life in the best way you can with the circumstances and background that you have.
Perhaps focus on self compassion, giving yourself a break, acknowledging that you are doing a great job with the tools you have at this time. We are human, and that is good enough. We don’t need sticks to beat ourselves up or to feel that we are imperfect. We stride through life making the best decisions we can at that time, in the place we are at, with any luggage and baggage we carry.

Positive affirmations can be about being gentle with yourself. Being kind, understanding and accepting. Self nurturing. Imagine yourself as a friend who is having a tough time. What would you say to her? Standing up and feeling the wind on your face is a positive act, and enough to celebrate.
Joining our thread and posting here is an act of self nurture and something you deserve. Take your shoes off and stand outside barefoot. Feel that connection to the earth. All that exists is inside you. You are magical. We are all magical.

This always seems such a welcoming, inclusive community that I wonder if I might please ask you all to send positive energy and fighting spirit to my newborn niece, currently very ill in NICU?

A lot of (RL) loving support cocooning the entire family, for which we're extremely grateful, but I have great faith in adding the kind wisdom of this particular thread's members.

Thank you in advance

speakout Thankyou for such kind words truly what I need at the moment am so glad I found this thread xx

Priddypuddycat

Stand tall with us sister. We are strong. We are stronger for having you join us. X

Priddypuddycat when you're making affirmations, rather than ** making a statement based on what you think you should be, maybe try just letting the affirmation come to you. Spirit/ your higher self/ the universe (whatever you believe) will tell you what you need most. Sit quietly, take some deep breaths, in and out and say "I am ..." and allow a word to pop into your head. Don't think about it or question it, just go with what you're given. Hold the word and repeat the affirmation to yourself throughout the day. This always seems to work well for me ❤️

Healinglight sending a wave of healing energy to your newborn niece. I will light a candle for her 🙏 I hope you can feel the love and support from us all.

I was up at 5.30 this morning to attend a sadhana, a special yoga practise, that takes place between the hours of 4-7, when the veil is at its thinnest. It was an amazing experience, a beautiful start to the day.