New Moon Now

Good Morning, afternoon AND Good Evening! It's a new moon, so it's a good time to start new things. Or refresh old ones! So go around the house and get the old charms and power bags, and add some energy to re-new their energies. Or just start new ones at the same time you are doing new Workings tonight.

Remember, this is the time to turn the mundane into the Magical!
Take mundane issues (like that 10 lbs of baby fat you never really lost) and turn a diet into a Magical Working! Take a red stick candle and cut the wick off completely, then, turn it upside-down. Next cut off an inch or so around the wick (make sure you leave the wick!). Engrave the number of pounds you want to loose into the length of the candle. Now be certain that you keep the new 'top' of the candle upright when you dress the candle. When you burn the candle, concentrate on reversing your health as far as your weight is concerned. That way as you start your new diet the weight is lost in a healthy manner, instead of through starvation (that rarely works anyway!) In this manner you have combined a few Magical associations to help strengthen your resolve to loose weight: when you chose a red candle you associated with the healing power of that color. When you cut the wick off the candle and created a new 'top' by turning the candle upside-down and cutting away the wax around the wick at the old 'bottom' of the candle you were making a 'Reversal" candle so you could reverse the weight concern. And lastly, you used the fresh energy of the new Moon by starting the candle during this time. My, aren't you just the most multi-talented Witch <:>)
And if you combine this Working with a sensible diet -you'll be a skinny Witch too!
That's it for now, I've got a lot of New Moon stuff to work on. Besides my own personal Workings, I am offering New Moon Pendants for sale. If you would like one made especially for you, email me today or just call me at 1-574-773-5373 before 9 p.m. tonight.
May the Spirits of the Universe Bless you and yours!

Crone Returns - with Info on the Magical Month of September 2007!

Well, my Not So Gentle Readers, I have returned! :) I am truly sorry that it has taken so long to get adjusted to my pain medications, but that is behind me now - at least for awhile, anyway. I decided to time this posting to match the beginning of September so that I could give you a reference place for all the Lunar and Magical information about this month. I am going to try to do this at the beginning of each month, but I've learned my lesson about making promises on this Blog. So no promises - just hopefully, this will become a regular monthly feature here on The Magical to the Mundane.

To begin with, let me state that any times are in the Eastern Daylight Time zone.

The New Moon is on the 11th at 8:44 am, which means that the Dark of the Moon is on the 10th of September. For those Wiccans amongst us, that means a time to rest and rejuvenate Magically. No Spell work, just meditation, relaxation, perhaps some study. This is also a good time to cleanse your crystals and other Magical tools. I know that you usually can count the day on either side of the moon dates to have the similar energy of almost the same strength as whatever moon quarter it is, but that doesn't work with the New Moon because of the position of the Dark of the Moon. If you don't heed this, you may find yourself doing Dark Moon Workings without realizing (and therefore not taking the necessary precautions). For others of a more adventurous bent - time to do that Working that requires you move with anonymity in the Magical community and the on the Magical Plane. If you have a Working that, out of necessity requires you to put out negative energy or accomplish something of a negative nature - then the Dark of the Moon was made for you!

So, from the morning of the 11th up to the morning of the 26th, is the time to build and/or draw positive energy. Start a prosperity spell during this time and have it culminate on the Full Moon which is at 8:31 am on the 26th of September. This is a good time to charge any stones, crystals, ju ju bags, or power bags. Full Moon, of course is the time to bring those Workings to fulfilment. For those that use the traditional names of the Moons, this Moon is known as the Full Harvest Moon.

The next period of time is for anything that needs decreasing or dismantling, etc. Such as: good time to start a new diet (pushing away those calories!) and disbursing the obstacles in your path. Time to take apart those speed bumps along the road to your success! And you can certainly send things away from you or hold certain things at bay. That energy continues throughout the rest of the month on until the next New Moon, which is in October on the 11th at 1:01 am.
Well that's the Lunar Energies for this month in general, but don't forget that Mabon (Fall or Autumnal Equinox) is on September 23!


That's it for now,
Blessings of the Universe to you and yours,
Crone

I apologize for my extended absence and total lack of posting here. Between my back pain (which was much better until I overdid it and put myself back in the back brace), and the loss of a friend, I really hadn't felt much like communicating much of anything. I have since realized that even into Magical Lives a bit of rain can be expected - and I can't allow emotional storms to control me and my activities. So, here I am ready willing and able! I believe I have already posted the full week of Planetary Aspects so I will move on to the Magical Herb Uses right after I share something I found on my Mennonite chiropractor's wall. There was no sign of who wrote this and I asked the good doctor if he knew who wrote it and he did not. so, if it is a copyrighted piece, please let me know.

FILL MY CUP, LORD...

I offer You my cup of stress that you may fill it with quietness.

I offer You my cup of criticism that You may fill it with encouragement.

I offer You my cup of resentment that You may fill it with forgiveness

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I offer You my cup of fear, worry and control that You may fill it with trust

I offer You my cup of loneliness and selfishness that You may fill it with communion.

I offer You my cracked and crumbling cup that You may remold me and make me strong.

I offer You my cup of pain - the cup You know too well.
Fill my cup with thanksgiving and hope that someday my cup of tears will be filled with joy.

I surrender my cup to You, that You may fill it with service and the sweetness of Your presence.
I offer my cup of me, that it may be filled to overflowing with YOU.

I know it's a little too Christian for many of my readers, but that doesn't keep it from being worthy of sharing!

And now for those herbs:

Honey: (I know- technically not an herb!)

For attraction and solar magic. Can be used to sweeten a cup of tea or a business deal!

Honeysuckle:

Draws money, success, and quick abundance; Aids persuasiveness and confidence, sharpens intuition. Ring green candles with honeysuckle flowers or use honeysuckle in charms & sachets to attract money. Crush the flowers and rub into the forehead to enhance psychic powers.
Also Called: Woodbine, Jin Yin Hua, Dutch Honeysuckle, Goat's Leaf

Hops:

Relaxing and sleep producing; a fantastic herb for dream pillows. Believed to increase the restfulness & serenity of sleep. Also used for healing rituals, sachets, and incense.
Also Called: Beer Flower, Hop Flower

Hyacinth:

Promotes peace of mind and peaceful sleep. Attracts love, luck, and good fortune. Named for Hiakinthos, Greek God of homosexual love, this is the patron herb for gay men. Guards against nightmares when used as an oil, burned as incense, or included in dream pillows. Carry in amulet or sachet to ease grief or the pain of childbirth.

Hydrangea:

Hex-breaking, love drawing, bringing back a lover, fidelity, and binding.

Iris:

Attracts wisdom, courage, and faith. Use fresh iris flower to purify an area. Represents a belief in happy reincarnation. Symbolizes faith, wisdom, and valor. Useful for consecrating ritual wands. Used in rituals designed for baby blessings.

I think that's about all for the Herbs today.

I want to share a link with you all that, I think, will be eye-opening for many, I know it was for me. This link is to a film by Michael Moore and he has stated that he will not prosecute anyone showing it for free on the Internet. On the whole, the health care system in the U.S. has been pretty good to me, but I know that certainly hasn't been the case for many others. This film, though long-ish is powerful and has a strong message that applies if not to everyone, then to someone they love. Also, while you're there check out the HubPages thing, it may very well be something you want to join (free)

http://hubpages.com/hub/Watch_Sicko_Movie_Free_Online

And that, my friends, I think I will take my leave of you, remaining as always,

With you in the Spirit

For my friend, Sister of my heart, with whom I have walked the Earth through many lives


I ask the Spirits of the Universe:

Light her way,
let her know this is the better day
they always said would be
So light her way
And set her Spirit free.

Light her way,
let her walk without fear
away from all who were dear
to her in this life
So light her way
And set her Spirit free.

Light her way,
Let her know that we learned
from all she did and all she was,
And let her know the candles were burned
To light her way
And set her Spirit free.


We met late in this life dear sister, I wished we'd had more time.

An Apology

My apologies, Gentle Readers (and the not-so-gentle ones too). I hurt my back while mopping the kitchen (see if I do housework again!). I'll be fine in a few more days, but in the meantime, due to the pain, I have not been able to express a single coherent thought - not in writing anyway. And so, rather than post gibberish everyday, I have elected not to post. But fear not - I shall return, Blogging my a** off -whoops!, I meant Blogging my heart out! So please have patience with me for just a few more days, and the Planetary Aspects as well as the Magical Herb usage (among other new stuff), will return. Thank You.
May the Spirits of the Universe watch over you and yours,
Crone