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Squaring the root chakra
I've been pondering the root chakra recently and what it's symbolism means (or at least what it means to me).
There are four petals on the root chakra flower. Four is the foundation. It is the four pillars that support the world. It is the four directions of the circle and the four elements.
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Honouring Ostara
For years I've been exploring the mystery plays of sabbats, looking at how various myths explore the meaning of each sabbat. Up until now this has been a valuable tool for learning, but now I'm learning to leave group learning to others and focus on my internal flame by learning my own truths.
I read recently that the Charge of the Goddess can be ( Read more... ) -
The altar of my heart
I recently read that the altar is a reflection of your heart - or more correctly your heart chakra - as well as being the hearth of the goddess. I must admit, I have never thought about it like that.
To express your heart in line with the universe is a wonderful thing but to work the magick it needs to be often, if not daily. And I think that's ( Read more... ) -
Shifting perspectives on discipline
Over the last two years I've been exploring discipline and how my actions affect my path. I had a feeling I needed to be controlled, to lock down some aspects I had opened in myself that seemed to be unruly. I found that certain parts of myself were speaking out of turn, being inappropriate and making me look bad and feel bad. So I thought I needed ( Read more... ) -
Reflecting on your shadow
It's taken me a long time to realise that I wasn't learning anything from experimenting with different traditions and spiritual practices all the time. Sure it was fun to learn different methods but because I wasn't practicing them for very long I wasn't deepening my understanding and so I wasn't really learning anything beyond the surface level.
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Journeying with the tarot
Over the last few years I have struggled to come to terms with a lot of things in my life. I always knew that you make your own happiness, but I guess I always thought this would be easy. I know what you're thinking - what were you on? So naturally, it turns out making your own happiness isn't as simple as thinking positively - though it does help ( Read more... ) -
One year ends, another one begins
As we come to the end of the year, I'm looking back on what has been a rocky year. I've had problems at work and in the circle, making me question myself and if I'm qualified to do anything. Yes this sounds dramatic, but I guess that's how you feel when you react emotionally to things ( Read more... ) -
Samhain ritual
We had a dry start to the day for our Samhain ritual, giving us time to admire the pretty Autumnal colours of the leaves. It always amazes me how different the place looks as the seasons change ( Read more... ) -
Samhain is coming
The nights are fair drawing in, the darkness is there is the morning when I wake up and at night when I get home ( Read more... ) -
Preparing for Litha
We're getting ready for our Litha Ritual. The Holly King will challenge the Oak King to a battle. The winner will reign until the next battle at Yule.
It's always fun, vibrant and energetic. I can't wait to see how it plays out this year.
Brightest blessings
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