Any Witches Here? Part 15

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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.

Speakout I love the idea of a book of self care and notes on things to stay healthy and well. When times get tough, it's not always easy to remember all the tools we have in our armoury.

I'm staying in a cottage this weekend with a fabulous wood burner. Picture of the flames for anyone who fancied some scrying 🔥

VioletCharlotte Wow what a fire!
A huge fire horse! I have shivers!!!!
Solid, calm, very strong,gentle, full of supportive energy- what a manifestation! I also see a few playful little fire sprites, with fun positive energy dancing in the coals.
Thank you for sharing that image and your kind words about a self care book,

I've tried to readdress the balance of home/ work this week. I haven't quite achieved it but I've made some time out to weave magic into a couple of things that are going on.

Little Toto had been tearful about moving house, a misconception that we will be leaving all her stuff behind. She has said she doesn't want to move house.

We visited our new house and collected some leaves so we could make a leaf picture. Little Toto now says she is looking forward to all the adventures we will have in our new garden.

I love stationery, I have note books for everything! I second @AnotherCrazyBirdLady for The Works.

I also bullet journal (when I have time), and I got mine from Amazon.

Aww @TotoAnnihiliation, I remember being similarly unimpressed when we moved age 6 - was excited until I realised we weren't taking the actual house with us Dad lifted the carpet in one corner of my room so I could write a goodbye note to the house on the floorboards, which massively helped and I was then much happier about the move. I love your leaves from the new house and hope the move goes well - is it soon?

TotoAnnihiliation

Your little one sounds such an empath- beautiful soul.
And you are wise to do some ritual and symbolic acts to help come to terms with the move.
We moved when my DD was 14- she took it badly.
The move was only 6 miles, to a bigger and better house, actually nearer to her school and dance school, but it felt like saying goodbye to her childhood I think.
Children are very adaptable though, and easy to refocus-although in retrospect the promise of a white carpet for my DDs new bedroom was not the best idea!!

@hilariousnamehere hopefully soon, just waiting for the solicitors to do their thing. I wish there was a magic way to hurry them along.

@speakout

TotoAnnihiliation

Your little one sounds such an empath- beautiful soul.
And you are wise to do some ritual and symbolic acts to help come to terms with the move.
We moved when my DD was 14- she took it badly.
The move was only 6 miles, to a bigger and better house, actually nearer to her school and dance school, but it felt like saying goodbye to her childhood I think.
Children are very adaptable though, and easy to refocus-although in retrospect the promise of a white carpet for my DDs new bedroom was not the best idea!!

Thank you @speakout, she has been into the house and decided how she would like her new bedroom laid out. She did get huffy when I told her that her favourite teddy wouldn't be having his own room and he would be bunking in with her.

How is your daughter?

AnotherCrazyBirdLady
Sorry about taking so long to get back to you about the sensory diet thing.
I have proprioception issues, and hypersensitivity issues. Sounds in particular are something I am hypersensitive to. The proprioception issue is something that means that i often try to walk through solid objects and i can fall over just standing upright. I have long know that work that engages my core muscles and forces me to be aware of my body's position in relation to its surroundings are incredibly beneficial. Due to covid, the activities i used to undertake for that haven't gone on. So naturally i have been struggling more in these areas. There are days when i look like i have been beaten up because i have that many bruises from misjudging things. Thankfully i am generally with people who have literally witnessed me try to walk through a solid object and be completely unaware that i have done so, so there have not been any awkward questions to be answered. But I have found there is a link to how able i am to regulate my emotions and my proprioception. Thus the sensory diet that either provided breaks from triggering environments, or directly stimulates things is something that will be hugely beneficial to me. I considered a weighted blanket but I have not yet sorted that. Mostly the worm hole was not witchy related, just figuring out life. I have some books that i used when aspie ds was little and i really do need to revisit them now i have found them. Hopefully I can come up with a routine of about 30 mins or so that I can incorporate into my daily life that will aid in balancing me.

Meditation would be good but squirrel brain makes is really hard, and sensory diet stuff can have the same effect of letting things pass and calming the mind. So it might be the gateway into more meditative practice. Or at least I am hoping so.

Aww I love the idea of writing a goodbye on the floorboards @hilariousnamehere
I moved quite a lot as a child and never really minded it but now as a adult I’m
Finding it much harder. I’ve lived in my current house for 27 years and several times wanted to move but felt daunted by the upheaval of it and the fact that I love my house but not the street that it sits on! At the weekend we had an appointment to view a house but it was cancelled as someone else put in an offer beforehand. It’s the first time I’ve even found anything that I want to view . we went and had a look anyway just from the outside (and a peep in the windows as it’s empty)
I immediately felt that it had been a happy home and would have been the one for us! Alas we were just too late .
I wrote a note to the owner expressing my feelings about the house though ..just in case.

Good morning wise friends- every day dawn is getting a little later.
I am so glad I have bought a few new lamps to add a warm glow to my house. A little can make a huge difference.
HillsBesideTheSea Iam sorry to hear of your challenges- it is inspiring to read of your your spirit and energy is prevailing through this. Even in tough times, you are still exploring ways to ease your situation and consider new ideas.You have an open heart and a warrior spirit!
Elasticatedwaist I have a lot of emotion tied up in home too- it really is my sanctuary, I don't do well in moving house- I even struggle when workmen come to visit!
I have half of my planets in my 4th house, including a sun/mercury combusti.
I did move just a few years ago though- one of those moments that "the house" came up. We needed to move, teeange kids were finding deep rural life constricting and we needed more space. The first house I saw was perfect. I viewed the next day, the price was much lower than it should have been, and no other interested parties.
I was so excited, we had a survey and put in an offer.
My OH didn't even see the house until the day we moved in.
But he could see that I knew it was the perfect house.
Will take a lot to get me to move from here now!
DD is staying over last night and we will be cooking lunch later- her energy is so uplifting. She told me yesterday the she sings the same lullabies I sang to her- to the tiny sick babies in her care in the dark of the night as she calms them.
"I saw a ship a sailing", and The Sky Boat Song. I remember so well singing those songs to her as a baby, she remembers too, and when she was an older child, maybe when she was ill, of finding it hard to sleep. I could feel tears welling in my eyes when she told me she will sit in the ward, stroking or holding a baby and sing gently- out of earshot of other staff- in the dark of the night. Singing songs of love and calm to infants she doesn't know, but recognising the need of touch of care and humanity. I am sure it makes a difference.
I am off to buy fresh croissants and fruit for breakfast, and happily coincides with a quick 45 minute yoga session just next to the supermarket, so I will be back before I am even missed!

Have a magical day everyone..

@HillsBesideTheSea, thank you for explaining. It sounds very hard for you and yet again I find it incredible how different we all are. I hope you find a level of relief soon x

@speakout, describing your DD's songs is beautiful and evocative - a much-needed calm to start the day. Funny you describe your 4th house stellium - I'm in the middle of delving deeper into the study of them. Synchronicity!
I'm sipping on a brew readying myself for a stressful day, and, as ever, I'm so glad I popped in here to calm and brighten my mood, such a wonderful resource!

She told me yesterday the she sings the same lullabies I sang to her- to the tiny sick babies in her care in the dark of the night as she calms them

Oh my goodness speakout that is so beautiful. Brought a tear to my eye. What a legacy you have created, so many tiny lives soothed and spirits lifted. The work of the goddess.

AnotherCrazyBirdLady astrology is fascinating isn't it!
Thank you and Aerwyna for the sentiments about my daughter.
I saw a ship a sailing is a favourite of mine- my grandmother used to sing it to me when I was a child, and her mother would sing it to her- my great grandmother was born in the 1850s, so at least as old as that.
I love to think of that song weaving its way down the ages, used to comfort and soothe babies through time.
I have tried to research the song, but of course things like this, social tools, myths, song, don't often count as being serious or important enough to be contained in "proper" historical records. Only the stuff of women and children, so can be disregarded.
But this love language lives on, through the hearts and lips of women and children.
I know the song contains the word "comfit"- a medieval word no longer in use, meaning a sweetmeat, dried fruit or sugar coated snack, but I think the origins have been lost.
It is lively to think of these magical words of comfort still being sung to little ones having been passed through love down the ages.
Indeed work of he goddess, who gives us threads to guide and show continuity in our lives.

A quiet night here in our magical kitchen, I am keeping the stove burning as I sip on some tea. Having an early night, it is dark and windy outside although owls are hooting outside in full chorus.
Sending relaxing energy to everyone for a restful night.

May you have one too Speakout

Life got busy. I am avoiding things that should be done for things I want to do but not as high a priority. I need to get a grip of that. But it is most definitely a bonus to be completely enjoying my studies so much so that is a blessing.

I hope that the week is treating you all kindly.

Blanktimes thank you.

I read this and thought of my tribe here!
To look at another woman with inspiration rather than the green eyes of envy.
To love another woman as a sister, rather than seeing them as the enemy.
To remember we each hold a love so vast and powerful it could heal the world,
To realize within our femininity is a strength that can move mountains,
That can either heal or crush another’s soul,
To take our responsibility as the wardens of Mother Earth as a privilege, rather than a burden.
To embrace and engage with the unspoken within and without.
To heal our wounds consciously for ourselves, our ancestors, future generations and one another.
To allow the feelings to flow through,
To be acknowledged and let go.
To observe,
To speak from the heart,
To accept our vulnerabilities as strength,
Sister, I see you as you speak your truth,
Sister, I honor you as you claim who you are,
Sister, I hold you as you rise to who you are destined to be.

Beautiful words there Speakout may your weekend be kind.

Is there something funky going on in the universe? today has been... special.

I love that too speakout

Hills maybe! Last night I lost my favourite ring in London and today I forgot how to drive to my usual car park in the town centre. Small but weird things? Or has yours been less small and more disruptive?

Car broke down. computer says no situation which means finances hit. So yeah some real fun things. Nothing major, but inconveniencing things that leave you feeling meh and tired but with work to fix the mess.

Would be interesting to investigate. but honestly dont have the time to do that work right now. So it is a note and move on situation.

Happy weekend sisters. I am so happy to swing by. You're beautiful accounts and sharing songs enrich my days. So many mirrors and synchronicities with my own life and especially, I notice, with my daughter and our conversations are then echoed on here. Thank you for holding this space everyone.

Want to explain more but it's busy times again. I will fill the pot with fresh mint to liven those of us who need it and wish you all a most blessed day.

I will not leave so long before I return sisters.

Good evening sisters. Hope everybody is having a good weekend. I've been feeling a bit under the weather all week, but much better today so have been able to get outside and make the most of the October sunshine, dog walking and tidying up the garden.

I agree there's some funny energy around at the moment, I've had a spate of things breaking or not working too. On Thursday our entire network went down at work which caused chaos! Mercury Retrograde ends on Monday so hopefully things will start to calm down for us all.

Good Morning Sisters.

There has been a lot of solar flare activity this week, so I wonder if that is behind the unsettled feeling and pesky mishaps.

I do read every day, just don't always have anything to say - or sometimes the mental energy to contribute.
Am preparing for Halloween, my youngest son is fully in the spirit and keen to decorate the house. This has required some creativity on my part and after quite some months with no motivation, it's been a welcome (but gentle!) kick up the proverbial!

Such beautiful words speakout and a wonderful reflection of the energy of our tribe here. Thank you for sharing that and to everyone for holding such special energy here. Our gathering and the sisterhood I have found here has nourished me and helped me grow more than I can express in words.

Interesting about the solar flares queenrollo I’m another one who’s been experiencing disruption lately and the tech fae have certainly been busy!

I hope your car and other mishaps are soon sorted Hills, it is tiring isn’t it.

Sorry to hear you lost your favourite ring hilarious, I know what you mean about that ‘can’t find my usual car park’ type of energy. Strange isn’t it

Violet I can imagine the mayhem of the network going down! Blimey. Glad to hear you’re feeling better now and I hope you’re able to have a bit of rest and recuperation this weekend.

suzy your fresh mint tea and warm words are very gratefully received. I agree with the synchronicity that’s always to be found here, magic isn’t it

I’ve been tired of late, learning new things seems to be exhausting! But our wonderful group and my sisters here are always in my heart

Wishing everyone a magical day

I love reading this thread and find each time I do, it calls to me that little bit more. Please may I pull up a chair and explore some more?