Ritual for May 25, 2013 Full Moon in Sagittarius

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Ritual for May 25, 2013 Full Moon in Sagittarius

The full moon will occur on May 25, 2013. This May full moon is known as Flower Moon or Merry Moon. Corresponding flowers are lily of the valley and foxglove; stones are emerald and amber. Because the full moon occurs after May 21st, it will be in the sun sign Gemini, creating a Sagittarian full moon.

A full moon in Sagittarius is an ideal time to do spells for successful
beginnings in areas of learning and education and also for long-term travel.
Outdoor activities are highlighted as are intuition, independence, healing and
forgiveness. The Pendulum Ritual for New Beginnings will focus on using your intuition to help create successful new beginnings.

If you need more information on May full moons, you can download my popular ebook Simple Wiccan Magick Full Moon Spells & Rituals.  It also has recipes for Pasta with Clam Sauce and Lavender & Almond Butter Cookies, part of a menu suitable for celebrating this month’s full moon.

Blessed be!

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Full Pink Moon in Scorpio Ritual April 25, 2013

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Full Pink Moon in Scorpio Ritual April 25, 2013

The April full moon is known as Pink Moon, Growing Moon or Hare Moon. As this full moon falls on April 25, it’s in the sun sign Taurus, which makes it a Scorpio full moon.

FULL MOON IN SCORPIO Spells & Rituals~

A full moon in Scorpio is an ideal time for warrior spells to win battles and increase personal power, courage and charisma. In my ebook Simple Wiccan Magick Full Moon Spells & Rituals, you will learn how to create a personal power talisman to increase your chances of success in any endeavour. Magickal talismans are usually filled with herbs, but you will substitute a favourite piece of your own jewellery for this purpose.

Scorpio Full Moon Correspondences

Corresponding flowers: daisies, sweet peas

Stones: diamonds

Oils: Sage

Incense: Sage

April 21 – May 21 ~ FULL MOON IN SCORPIO/ Sun in Taurus

Menu Suggestions:

Green Salad ~ Linguine with Clam Sauce ~ Lavender & Almond Butter Cookies

Recipes for 12 full moon and 8 festivals on the Wheel of the Year can be found in The Witches’ Cook Book.

Blessed be!

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Beltane Spells & Rituals May 1 2013

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Beltane Spells & Rituals May 1 2013

Beltane/May Eve –April 30 or May 1

The feast of Beltane is the traditional Witches’ celebration of fertility and creative energy and honours the goddess in her maiden aspect. Some celebrate it on May Eve (April 30th) while others do so on May 1st. Whichever day you choose, decorate your altar with red and white flowers and greenery. During the ritual, focus your energies on bringing more love and creativity into your life.

Start your meal with a glass of mead, sparkling wine or Prosecco.Use seasonal flowers, such as roses, sweet pea, lily of the valley, daisies and greenery like ivy and lovage on your table. Add green, red and white candles to symbolize the twin themes of love and creativity.

Beltane Correspondences

OIL: almond, sandalwood

CANDLES: red, white, green

FLOWERS: rose, ivy, sweet pea, lily of the valley, daisy

INCENSE: jasmine

STONES: carnelian, emerald, coral, lapis, gold, malachite

You can also make a philtre for a talisman or for bathing using any or all of the
following: sweet woodruff, roses, lovage, vervain, periwinkle, heather, lemon,
mint, lemon balm, mistletoe, jasmine, damaina.

If you need more information about Beltane spells and recipes, you can download my Wheel of the Year ebook Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Ritual Ceremony. If you only need festival and full moon recipes, then The Witches’ Cook Book is for you.

Beltane Menu

Cheese & Chive Wafers

Pasta & Fresh Vegetables

Honey-Almond Pound Cake

BELTANE HONEY ALMOND POUND CAKE

Ingredients:

½ cup/125 ml slivered almonds

2 cups/500 ml all-purpose flour

2 tsp/10 ml baking powder

¼ tsp/1 ml baking soda

2/3 cup/175 ml liquid honey

1 cup/250 ml unsalted butter

3 eggs

1 tsp/5 ml vanilla

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325F/160C/Gas Mark 4.

Toast almonds over medium heat until golden.

In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and baking soda.

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream butter until fluffy. Gradually add honey, then eggs, one at a time and vanilla. Beat until well-mixed, but not totally smooth.

Fold in flour mixture and almonds and mix again. Pour into a buttered and parchment paper lined 8” x 4” loaf pan. Level top and bake in centre of oven for 1 hr.10 min. or until cake tester is clean.

Cool in pan on rack 15 minutes. Turn out onto rack to cool further. You can add bowls of fresh fruit, like strawberries. Serves ten.

Blessed be and Happy Beltane!

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Spell for Better Health & Increased Energy

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Spell for Better Health & Increased Energy

We often associate wellbeing with feeling energetic simply because we think we need one to have the other.  Healthy intentions like eating properly or exercising seem easier to do when we have energy. Likewise, being fit creates more strength to tackle other aspects of our lives.

Good health and vigour can generate more of the same.  You can perform a simple spell to help you in these areas.

Set your altar as usual and add a pink candle and sage incense.  You can use frankincense or angelica oil to anoint your forehead and the candles. Once you have closed the circle, ask Freya, the Goddess of long life to help you reach your goals.

Focus intently on the way you want to feel and see yourself enjoying a happy, healthy and energy-filled lifestyle.

If you need further direction, my ebook Simple Wiccan Spells for Everyday has a
ritual using 5 apples and an empowering meditation that will start you on the
path to health and vitality.

You can download it today from Amazon or from Smashwords and start attracting more  energy right now.

Blessed be!

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Luna Llena en Libra 27 de Marzo 2013

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Luna Llena en Libra 27 de Marzo 2013

La luna llena de Marzo se llama Luna  del Gusano, Luna de la Tormenta o Luna del Cuervo. Las flores correspondientes son narcisos y junquillos; las piedras son
aguamarina y sanguinaria. Después del 20 de marzo, el sol en Aries crea una
luna llena en Libra.

Esta luna llena es el momento ideal para hechizos que promuevan la amistad y el trabajo con otros. Si ha habido alguna desavenencia con la familia o amigos, los hechizos de curación son los apropiados. El signo solar en Libra está representado por un conjunto de escalas, de manera que los rituales que incrementen el balance en tu vida y en el de las personas con las que tengas relación son idóneos.

¡Bendito seas!

Para obtener más información:
Magiah Wiccana Simple Hechizos de Luna Llena

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Full Moon in Libra Spells March 27, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Full Moon in Libra Spells March 27, 2013

The March full moon is called Worm Moon, Storm Moon or Crow Moon.  This
is the time of year when the earth softens and earthworms begin to reappear. In
2013 it occurs on March 27th and is in Libra, opposite to the Sun sign Aries.  This particular full moon is very powerful and energetic, due to the recent Vernal Equinox (March 20) and that Sun, Venus, Mars and Uranus are in direct opposition. It’s particularly significant for those with strong air and fire influences in their charts.

Worm Moon Spell for Partnership & Friendship

This is an ideal time for spells to promote friendship and working with others. If there has been a rift with family or friends, healing spells are appropriate. The sun sign Libra is represented by a set of scales, so rituals to increase balance in your life and in your partnerships are also suitable, though if you’ve been following my Wheel of the Year book Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Ritual Ceremony, you recently completed a meditation for balance at the Spring Equinox.

March Full Moon Correspondences

Flowers are daffodils and jonquils; stones are aquamarine and bloodstone. For healing spells, use lavender oil and incense.

Suggested Menu

White Bean & Rosemary Dip, Potato Frittata and Rhubarb Crisp

Special Consideration for March 2013 Full Moon Spells

The dynamic nature of this month’s full moon means that any spellwork you do will be more potent, so be sure to focus your intent! If you need more information on how to harness the energy of the full moon, or for menu recipes, you can download a copy of my popular eBook Simple Wiccan Magick Full Moon Spells & Rituals.

Blessed be!

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Wiccan Handfasting at Spring Equinox

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Wiccan Handfasting at Spring Equinox

Are you planning a Wiccan wedding or handfasting at the Spring Equinox? Though there are no strict rules to follow, you might want to add some traditional correspondences to your special day.

Roses, ivy, yarrow, vervain, broom and rosemary are customary floral choices.  You can use seasonal flowers like daffodil, jonquil and violets in bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres. Pots of spring bulbs and dogwood stems make charming table decorations.

Create a palette of pastel colours, like mauve, pale green, soft yellow and light blue. Use lavender incense.

Start the celebration with a glass of rosé wine and steamed asparagus with lemon butter, then serve asparagus with lemon butter, lamb and barley stew and the wedding cake of your choice.  Change the stew to a vegetarian option by substituting potatoes for the lamb.

Many brides are now forgoing white gowns.  The Spring Equinox is an ideal time to wear more flattering pastels colours, such as pale pink or soft peach.

Blessed be!

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Spells for Spring Equinox March 20, 2013

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Spells for Spring Equinox March 20, 2013

The first day of spring in the northern hemisphere will be on March 20. On this day when dark and light are equal or balanced, we ask the Goddess Ostara or Eostre to help us find balance in our lives. We celebrate the return of longer days and prepare for the year ahead. This is also the time to cleanse and protect ourselves and our surroundings by removing negative energy and replacing it with positive vibrations.

Correspondences for Spring Equinox

COLOURS: mauve, pink, pale green & yellow, pastels

OIL: lily of the valley, violet, honeysuckle

CANDLES: mauve, pink, pale green, blue & yellow, pastels

FLOWERS: daffodil, jonquil, violet, dogwood, spring bulbs

INCENSE: lavender

STONES: bloodstone

FOOD & DRINK: rose wine, eggs, lamb & barley stew, Brussels sprouts, hot crossed buns

My ebook about the Wiccan Wheel of the Year has a spell to help you find balance in your life and recipes to help celebrate this important day.

Blessed be!

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Temazcal Mayan Sweat Lodge in Mexico

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Temazcal Mayan Sweat Lodge in Mexico

During a recent trip to the Mayan Riviera I was able to participate in an authentic Mayan temazcal.  I had been searching for inspiration and physical healing, hence my vacation to Mexico.  I hoped that walking on the beach, swimming in the ocean and eating fresh, simple foods would be sufficient to generate a feeling of renewal but more was needed.

I met a very interesting, spiritual woman at a yoga class who asked if I planned to attend the temazcal later in the week.  I hadn’t even known that one was available! I soon realized that the Universe was working to meet my request.

It was truly amazing on many levels  – the physical heat of the steaming volcanic rocks, the emotional impact of chanting and singing and the spiritual afterglow.  It was a moment I will always remember.

Before the ceremony, the Shaman greeted the four directions, just as Wiccans do when we cast our circle. Six of us participated and I was honoured when he asked me to hold the goblet and act as priestess.

Inside, the dome was extremely hot and totally dark, as the water extinguished any light from the burning volcanic rocks. During the ceremony, the Shaman brought us through the four seasons, relating each to a stage in our lives. Thankfully, after each season, the blankets were removed from the door so we could have a break from the intense steamy heat. At the end, we were “baptized” with a herbal infusion.

The entire ritual was an incredible experience for me and for the others who attended.

Blessed be!

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Full Snow Moon Rituals February 25, 2013

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Full Snow Moon Rituals February 25, 2013

The full moon on February 25, 2013 is called Snow Moon, Ice Moon or Wild Moon. It’s a full earth moon in Virgo, opposite to the sun sign Pisces. This is an ideal time to perform rituals that purify the mind, body and soul. Letting go of
negative vibrations and replacing them with positive energy is an ongoing
process, especially during months when the days are shorter and everyday issues
seem more worrisome.

In winter, we often spend additional time indoors, so residual toxicity can be
persistent. My book Simple Wiccan Magick Spells for Everyday contains a ritual to cleanse and bless the home, so we will use this full moon to reduce any noxious vibrations within ourselves.

February Full Moon Correspondences

Set your altar and tabletop with violets and primroses. February stones are
amethyst and rock crystal. Use a blue candle and sage for your purification
ritual. You may wish to prepare a philtre for your bath or talisman. If so, use
angelica, jasmine and vervain to cleanse and protect.

Full Moon Recipes

After your spellwork, enjoy a feast of baby spinach salad with toasted pine nuts
& balsamic vinaigrette, asparagus risotto and cinnamon-ginger cupcakes.

You will find recipes for this menu as well as a full ritual if you need one, in my
eBook Simple Wiccan Magick Full Moon Spells & Rituals.

Blessed be!

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Imbolc or Candlemas Spells & Rituals February 1, 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Imbolc or Candlemas Spells & Rituals February 1, 2013

Imbolc or Candlemas is the feast of the waxing light and a traditional time for Wiccan initiation.  To honour the Celtic Fire Goddess Brigit (also known as Bride and Brid), in her maiden aspect, we wear white robes and light many white candles.

Correspondences for Imbolc

Flowers are primrose, snowdrops and any others with white blossoms. Candles and colours are aqua, white or silver. Incense is sandalwood and stones are crystal, amethyst and rose quartz.

One of the dominant themes for February is “energy flowing beneath the surface,” which can take on many symbolic meanings. If you need inspiration for your own Imbolc ritual, my Wheel of the Year Guide has a potent spell designed to help identify any blocked energy – love, creativity, etc. you may be experiencing and to free it for your personal use. Recipes are also included for a seasonal feast.

Blessed be!

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Full Wolf Moon in Leo Spells January 27, 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Full Wolf Moon in Leo Spells January 27, 2013

The full moon in Leo on January 27, 2013 is known as Wolf Moon, Quiet Moon or Chaste Moon. Correspondences for January are carnation and snowdrop flowers; stones are garnet and jet. Use lavender oil and incense during ritual.

A full moon in Leo is an ideal time for spells and rituals to boost your good fortune and shoot for the stars. Nothing happens without believing it will, so stroke your ego and think about what makes you special. Put yourself in the centre of the action and watch as the world revolves around you.

If you need more inspiration, my book Simple Wiccan Magick Full Moon Spells & Rituals has a spell for building bigger dreams. So many times we deny what we really want, simply because we cannot imagine it happening, so this spell helps you to dream big.

Blessed be!

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Simple Wiccan Magick Love Spells Book

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Simple Wiccan Magick Love Spells Book

I have been working concurrently on two books and now my sixth book on Wiccan traditions – Simple Wiccan Magick Love Spells – has just been published.

Call forth the full intent and strength of your being with the most powerful spells we command. This collection features both quick love spells and traditional Wiccan full-length ceremonial rituals in an easy-to-follow, interactive format. A list of the best herbes for love magick, a glossary of Wiccan terms and a typical altar layout are also included.

Using your heart in this manner requires care, for you must be absolutely certain that your intention is true and fair and that you harm no one.

Before attempting any of these spells and rituals, I advise you to examine your motives and listen to your heart’s answer. Only then can you proceed and only then will the universe be able to respond to your request. If you believe it will be so, then so it will be!

Love Spells is available now for you to preview or buy at Smashwords and at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble , iTunes and Kobo.

Blessed be!

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Simple Wiccan Magick Witches’ Cookbook

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Simple Wiccan Magick Witches’ Cookbook

My fifth book on Wiccan traditions contains a collection of 20 seasonally-inspired menus with 56 delicious recipes for celebrating the 12 Full Moons and 8 sabbats on the Wheel of the Year. Compiled and expanded from the popular Simple Wiccan Magick books Spells & Ritual Ceremony and Full Moon Spells & Rituals, all recipes are newly revised with both metric and imperial measures for international cookery.

You may already have your own book of spells or be a Neo-Pagan who doesn’t practice magick. However, if you celebrate any of the full moons or festivals on the Wheel of the Year, this cook book is for you, with easy-to-make, appetizing meals created to honour those special days.

Available now on Smashwords, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes and Kobo.

Bon appétit and blessed be!

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Simple Wiccan New Year’s Ritual

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Simple Wiccan New Year’s Ritual

Although Samhain on October 31st is the Witches’ New Year, many Neo-Pagans like to celebrate the “other” New Years Eve as well on December 31st. And why not?  It’s another opportunity for us to jump-start any projects and make new resolutions.

If you followed the ritual for Samhain in my Wheel of the Year eBook Simple Wiccan Magick Spells and Ritual Ceremony, you created a touch stone, painted it in your favourite power colour and marked the year on it. You’ve been using it as a daily reminder to focus on your most important goals.

If not, you can do this now. Cleanse it and charge it and place it in a prominent spot.

New Year’s Day is a wonderful time for cleansing and blessing your home and work space.  A easy way to do this is to walk a stick of sage incense through every room, saying, “Goddess cleanse this space and fill it with grace.”

Blessed be and enjoy your second New Years’ celebrations!

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December 28, 2012 Full Moon in Cancer

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on December 28, 2012 Full Moon in Cancer

The December full moon is called Cold Moon, Open Moon or Big Winter Moon. On December 28, 2012, the full moon will be in Cancer, the opposite of sun sign Capricorn.

Spells for December Full Moon

This full water moon exposes our vulnerabilities and may make us more sensitive to criticism and negative energy, so cleansing spells and rituals are called for.   On the other hand, it’s an ideal time for love spells.

December Wiccan Correspondences

Flowers are narcissus, poinsettia and holly; stones are blue zircon and turquoise. For a Cancer full moon love spell, use Vervain oil and incense. Add a pink candle to your altar and a secret, like a heart, key or shell, to represent your intent. A rose quartz crystal will increase the vibrations of your love spell.

If you need more information or recipes to celebrate the December full moon, you can find it in my eBook Simple Wiccan Magick Full Moon Spells & Rituals.

Blessed be!

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Winter Solstice Ritual December 21, 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Winter Solstice Ritual December 21, 2012

December 21st is the winter solstice, or Yule, one of eight festival days or sabbats on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. At this time, the Oak King vanquishes the Holly King and we celebrate the return of longer days.

Suitable spells for Yule include those for personal alchemy to enhance your charisma and increase your chances of success in any endeavor.

Colours for Yule

Choose red, green, gold and black for your altar candles.

Winter Solstice Correspondences

Frankincense, cloves, orange and myrrh are ideal choices for oil and incense. Decorate your altar with holly, ivy, mistletoe and red and white flowers. Stones are turquoise and jet.

Yule Menu Suggestions

Serve mulled wine or red wine punch, Cornish hens with port sauce, wild rice and roasted winter vegetables. Finish your feast with spice cakes and cookies.

Wheel of the Year Guidebook

If you need further information on this important festival, my eBook Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Ritual Ceremony has a Yule meditation to help you see what the New Year holds for you. It also has recipes for your celebration.

Blessed be and Happy Yule!

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November 28, 2012 Full Moon Spells & Lunar Eclipse

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on November 28, 2012 Full Moon Spells & Lunar Eclipse

The full moon on November 28 is known as Beaver Moon, Dark Moon or Fog Moon. Popular Wiccan spells for this full moon in Gemini relate to communications.  It’s a good opportunity to contact others or clear up misunderstandings through letter writing, phone calls or face-to-face meetings. It’s also an ideal time for travel.

November 28, 2012 Lunar Eclipse Viewing

A lunar eclipse will also occur on November 28, visible to observers in western Canada and the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand and much of Asia. Those in eastern Canada and USA will be unable to see the eclipse as it starts after the moon sets.

Stones associated with the month of November are yellow topaz and citrine and traditional flowers are chrysanthemums.

Wiccan Full Moon in Gemini Spell

In my eBook Simple Wiccan Magick Full Moon Spells and Rituals, you will find a spell for better communications, using jasmine oil and incense for your altar and a blue candle during ritual. You can also create your own spell, following the instructions in my Samhain posts during October 2012.

Menu for Gemini Full Moon

After your spell work, celebrate the full moon and the lunar eclipse with a bacon-leek frittata and chocolate-coffee truffles. Recipes are found in my eBook.

Blessed be!

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Witchcraft Spells & Rituals for Samhain

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Witchcraft Spells & Rituals for Samhain

October 31st is the Witches’ New Year.  It’s one of the eight festivals, or sabbats on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year and an ideal time to cast spells for new beginnings, remembrance and release.

Wiccan Correspondences for Samhain

Decorate your altar with mums, calendula, sage and apples. Choose orange, black, copper or gold for your candles and talisman fabric. Your philtre may contain sage, mullein, rosemary, basil and dragon’s blood. Burn cedar incense and use cedar, lavender or patchouli oil.

Samhain Menu

Celebrate the Witches’ New Year with a feast of beef and beer stew with yams or potatoes. Apple cider or ale are appropriate drinks. Serve pumpkin spice cookies for dessert.  You will find these recipes and further Samhain information in my eBook Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Ritual Ceremony – a Wheel of the Year Guide.

Blessed be!

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Cast Your Samhain Spell October 31, 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Cast Your Samhain Spell October 31, 2012

You are now ready to cast a personalized witchcraft spell for Samhain using the information in my last four posts.

First, you found the heart of your desire – in our example, to receive a work promotion. Then you wrote a memorable affirmation in positive and present terms. The third step was to select the correspondences that suited your desire; in our case, lavender oil, sage incense, a gold candle and talisman cloth and a turquoise stone. Then you wrote a compelling visualization – seeing yourself in your new job and feeling happy and grateful for your blessings.

Now, set up your altar as usual with these required elements and cast your spell as usual, but instead of using someone else’s words and correspondences, you will insert your own.

You now know how to create your own witchcraft spell.  It’s not as complicated as you might think, but it’s not as difficult either.  It takes thought, energy and research but now you are able to focus your intent and manifest your desire.

Blessed be!

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Taurus Full Moon Rituals October 29, 2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Taurus Full Moon Rituals October 29, 2012

The October full moon is known as Hunter’s Moon. It is also called Falling Leaf Moon and Blood Moon. As the 2012 October full moon falls on the 29th, it is in the sun sign Taurus. A full moon in Taurus is an ideal time to cast spells promoting creativity, prosperity, better family relationships and practical planning.

In my eBook Simple Wiccan Magick Full Moon Spells & Rituals, I show you how to create an Abundance Amulet, a round disk full of prosperity-drawing herbes. The ritual focuses on family happiness and a life of abundance.

October Correspondences for Spells

Stones associated with October are morganite, pink emerald, opals and tourmaline. Decorate your altar with calendula and marigold flowers and use lavender oil and incense.

As the Wiccan festival of Samhain, the Witches’ New Year falls two days after the full moon, you may wish to reuse your altar flowers.

Hunter Moon Menu Suggestions

After your spellwork, feast on a vegetarian three-bean chilli, made with the usual spices but with kidney beans, chick peas and black beans – an ironic twist for the Hunter Moon! Add a mixed green salad with earthy balsamic vinaigrette and a fresh fig claufouti for dessert. Recipes are included in my full moon eBook.

Blessed be!

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Create Your Samhain Spell Visualization

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Create Your Samhain Spell Visualization

In my last three posts, I went through the steps involved to create your own Wiccan magick spell for Samhain. You found the heart of your desire, wrote a memorable affirmation and researched the appropriate correspondences. Now, you will create a compelling visualization.

Use Correspondences to Channel Your Vision

Take the appropriate correspondences you selected; in our example, that would be lavender oil or flowers, sage incense, blossoms or leaves and a turquoise stone.  Place them on a 9” x 9” square cloth.  You could use orange or black to represent Samhain or gold to represent your wish of a job promotion.

Take these items, your Book of Shadows, (or paper), and a pen and find a quiet space to contemplate your intent.  If you wish, you can light the incense and play some music. Hold the cloth with the flowers and stones and recite your affirmation a few times and start to visualize your desire.

See Yourself as You Would Like To Be

In our example, you would picture yourself in the present enjoying your new promotion.  Imagine that you are watching a movie and you are the star. See yourself smiling and interacting with your fellow employees. Hear their voices as they speak to you. What does your new office look like? Is there a congratulatory bouquet of flowers on your desk? What is its fragrance? What are you wearing?  Feel the fine fabric of your new clothes, or the comfort and style of your new shoes.

Choose the Most Powerful Images for Your Spell

Be sure that the images are large, bright and colourful. Continue in this manner until you have a complete picture of your successful promotion.  Feel happy, feel proud and feel joyous.

Now, write the highlights of this experience in your Book of Shadows.  Write it in the present tense and include all the important sights, sounds, smells, feelings and colourful pictures. When you read this aloud during ritual, you should be able to transport yourself into that space as though it were reality.

In my next post, we will combine all these elements to create your personalized Samhain spell.

Blessed be!

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Find Your Samhain Spell Correspondences

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Find Your Samhain Spell Correspondences

In my last 2 posts about how to write your own Wiccan magick spell for Samhain, I showed you how to find the heart of your desire and write an affirmation that best expresses it. Now that you have found the qualities you need to reach your goal, we can search for the correspondences that best suit it.

How Correspondences Work in Your Spell

Correspondences are items like stones, candles, colours and incense etc. that best match or correspond to the energies you wish to create.  When you use these items in your spellwork, you increase the intensity of your vibration. In my eBook Simple Wiccan Magick Talismans and Witches’ Tools, I list the Seven Best Herbes for Wiccan Magick. I’m going to draw from this list to make it easy, but you can also research other books.  A wonderfully informative guide is The Master Book of Herbalism by Paul Beyerl. I highly recommend it!

Let’s suppose you feel you need more energy, good health and mental strength to achieve your goal of a promotion, which will in turn bring more money. Angelica is a good herbe to draw in positive energies, which manifest as increased good fortune. Frankincense will help achieve success in both the physical and spiritual domains.

Lavender draws love, money, success and good energy. As lavender is also one of the herbes I recommend for Samhain in my Wheel of the Year guide Simple Wiccan Magick Spells and Ritual Ceremony, this is a must-have. I also use Sage at Samhain and it is good for increasing mental and physical strength.

So, you could use any or all of these herbes in your spell, as oil, incense, in your philtre or as decorative flowers on your altar. I would use Lavender oil, sage incense and lavender, sage and mums as altar flowers.

How to Choose Candle Colours for Your Spell

Even though this is a spell for work promotion, you will be performing it at Samhain, so it is essential to add some of that festival’s correspondences in order to draw more energy. Black, orange, copper or gold candles are recommended. I would choose a gold candle to symbolise the promotion.

How to Choose Ritual Stones

Regular Samhain stones are smoky quartz, opal, Apache tears and black obsidian. After consulting the chapter Ten Best Stones for Wiccan Magick in my eBook Simple Wiccan Magick Talismans and Witches’ Tools, I would choose Turquoise for its vibrations of good health, wealth and success.

Gather these correspondences and have them at your side. My next post will show you how to use them to help write an important part of the ritual – an inspiring visualization.

Blessed be!

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How to Write a Samhain Spell Affirmation

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on How to Write a Samhain Spell Affirmation

In my last post, I asked you to dig below the surface to discover the heart of the desire you wish to manifest at Samhain. An example I gave was you might think you want a new job, but in reality, you want a promotion, or more responsibility or more money.

Let’s suppose that you have refined your desire to a promotion at your current place of employment. Now, you can create an affirmation, a few lines to describe your goal.  Write it as a positive statement and write it in the present tense. For example, you might write, “I am so happy and grateful for my job promotion to manager.  Every day my skills at my new job are improving, earning me financial rewards and acknowledgement. So mote it be.”  Instead of writing, “I hope to get out of my old job and into something better in the future.”

You can write your affirmation in rhyme if you like or just as a simple sentence or two, as above. Fine-tune it until you feel it aptly expresses your goal. Keep it simple so you can recite it daily from memory until the results are manifest. Remember to express gratitude as part of your affirmation.

The next step to create your own spell is to examine the qualities you need to attract in order to manifest this outcome.  Will you need courage? Stamina? Help from friends?  Financial aid to take courses? Think about this for a while and make notes on paper or in your Book of Shadows. In my next post, I’ll tell you how to select herbes, stones, candles and flowers that best correspond to these qualities.

Blessed be!

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Write Your Samhain Wiccan Magick Spell

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Holly Zurich 1 Comment

How would you like to write your own Wiccan magick spell? October 31st is the Witches’ New Year, so it’s an ideal opportunity to make resolutions and start new habits.

It’s easy to create your own ritual and I’ll show you how over the next few weeks. You will then have a personalized spell ready for the next festival on the Wheel of the Year.

How to Write Your Spell

First, you must start with a desire.  What do you really want? You must dig deep into your unconscious to find the truth of this question. For example, you might think you want to find a new job, but in reality, you’re happy in your work; you’d really like a promotion or more responsibility. Or the position is fine, but some of your colleagues are annoying. Maybe you’d prefer to work with different people. Maybe you just want to make more money.

Over the next few days, spend some time thinking about it. Notice any images or visualizations that pop into your head. Get a pen and paper, (do not use your computer), or use your Book of Shadows and write it all out. Be as specific as you can.

In my next post, I’ll show you how to write an memorable affirmation that best expresses your desires.

Blessed be!

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