Crone

Crone-the Misunderstood Aspect
The Maiden is youthful jot and innocent passion, untold promise. Her beauty is a wonder.She is Springtime and budding flowers. She is the field that is being tilled, the seeds that will help her blossom into the Mother are being planted. The Maiden is all Potential. The Mother is slightly more matured, giving birth, nurturing her children, fertile Taking the raw inspiration of the Maiden and turning it into reality. Her beauty is the Maiden's Promise fulfilled. These two aspects of the Triple Goddess, we celebrate and honor joyously.
But the third Aspect of the Triple Goddess is one which we seem to gloss over - if not totally ignore. Her color is black, which absorbs all light. Unlike the Mother , her womb is empty. Fertility has passed. Life has carved canyons of care into her face. The passage of time which turned the dancing steps of the Maiden into the firm stride of the Mother, has left her with a slower, more measured gait. She is not Beautiful. She is not lively. She does not hold the promise of birth. Her eyes seem mysterious, possibly even fearsome. SHE IS CRONE.
To many people, She represents Death. And most people try to avoid Death. And so, over time, the Crone Aspect of the Triple Goddess has come to be held in fear and dread. Hers is the Magic of the Darkened Moon. And all good little Wiccans are taught not to make Magic during the Dark Moon, (there may be Karmic repercussions, only bad things are brought about in the dark, etc,) But you should know instead that the Crone doesn't bring Death -she makes sure that we are ready to make the transition between this world and the next with an easy heart. She has danced the Maiden's dance, and strode firmly down the path of the Mather. She has learned the lessons of this life, and can now share the wisdom of her years with us, so our paths may be smoother.She is not to be feared, but rather She should be revered, for She is the Culmination of all that this life holds. And the promise of the next cycle is held in the mysterious depths of her eyes

"Actions Speak Louder Than Words..."

For those who live a Magical Life, that phrase is quite often more true than we realize at the time. Because we have set our feet on a higher Path than most, we have a great deal of Power that we can tap into without even realizing it at times.
Stop and think about the things you do every day. Are you performing Rituals and making Magical statements to the Universe without really intending to? Sometimes the smallest act sets the biggest things into motion. So be careful, in your day to day acts. In those small everyday acts, we set things in stone. Whether it is the intentional act of participating in a Ceremony, or the impulsive, angry act of ripping up of a picture of one who has caused you pain, our actions speak louder than our words. And because we are a Magical People and we believe that words have Power, how much more Power do we set into motion with our actions?

Dark Moon Magic

The Dark of the Moon is upon us once again, Children. This is typically, for Wiccans anyway, a time of rest, reflection and re-charging. Most Wiccans believe they should do no Magic during this time. And that's perfectly all right. However, there are those of us for whom this is the time to accomplish things behind the scenes, undetected, protected by the denseness of the Night of No Light. The things done during the Dark of the Moon are not necessarily of an evil nature, they are just things that are best done silently and unseen. And certainly unspoken. Many of us realize that "Magic shared is Magic lost" was a wisdom in days gone by that had more to do with not being burned at the stake than with somehow weakening the power of what you do. However, we also must remember that sometimes even the must trite of old wive's wisdoms can be true. Such is it with Magic performed during the Dark of the Moon.
This is the time to make things happen with your Magical Powers and Knowledge that many would like to see happen , but most are too faint-hearted to actually bring about. Remember that the Karmic Law tells you that there is a price for everything we do. But I believe that while there are no loop holes with Karma, the price you pay is not always frozen in place. And some things really are worth the price! And I think even the meekest Wiccans will agree that "and Harm None..." doesn't really apply if you are defending yourself or someone who cannot defend themselves. And so, when you are certain that there is no malice in your intent, when you know in your Inner Being that this time, Karma is calling upon you to be It's Instrument, the Dark of the Moon is the time to Work.
And so, Children, I tell you once again, the Dark of the Moon is upon us. Is there something you need to do?