Rose Ariadne's Chitchcraft Blog

Dear Friends,

Being a witch is so much more than the cauldrons, broomstick and potions that popular culture has made it out to be. As the oldest religion, it represents freedom of spiritual growth and personal enlightenment. A witch is on a continual path of spiritual growth, self-journey and improvement. That is why I frequently refer to my faith as a path, because it is just that. There is no one set destination. The events, circumstances and choices you make influence this path.

One of the choices is the energy that you send out into the world. It truly is the only thing that you have control over. It is important to monitor how you approach others and how you approach the universe, both in attitude and in action. You truly reap what you sow and your opportunities and experiences are a result of what you put out into the world. I often say that our destiny is directly determined by our choice; the choices we make each day when we wake up.

Of course, this is easier said than done. There are times in everyone’s life where they don’t feel like being positive. It is difficult to be positive 100% of the time because we all experience strain, stress and negative situations. You can’t control how other people are going to interact with you, and not all of those interactions will be positive.

Since you can’t change other people, you can only change how energy flows from you in the form of words and thoughts. If you send out positive energy and show love and compassion to those around you, they will see you as a loving and compassionate person. Your positive actions and energy will influence them and guide them to treating others with the same kindness. The same goes for the opposite: negative energies sent out will result in a negative response from the world.

Witchcraft helps us better direct these energies toward our desires. When we desire to have beauty, love and kindness around us, our actions and magick can create that for us. That is why the emphasis on magick should be giving, loving and gentle. The kind of magick that manipulates, deceives and cheats people is possible, but you have to remember that you will reap what you sow. The threefold rule will return the negative energy back to you in greater quantities.

Always maintain a positive outlook, and understand that your life is a result of the energy you put forth. If you find yourself having trouble being happy, try the following spell to lighten your mood.

Gather three orange candles and dress them with vanilla oil (or another love oil). You will also need marjoram and lavender to place on your altar. Begin your ritual as you normally would. Place the herbs and candles at the center of your altar. Light the candles and then visualize all of the things in your life that cause you stress and anxiety. Identify what is keeping you from being happy. Visualize it all melting away under the flame of the candles, and leaving only peace and happiness in your life. Take deep breaths, holding the herbs in front of your nose, and feeling yourself fill with peace and love.

Start to sprinkle the herbs around your altar, and chant: Happiness and joy come into my life, away with the stress, anger, and strife. I am happy; I am free, no more negativity. After you’ve distributed the herbs, speak out loud all of the things, people and places that make you happy. Then repeat the chant at least three times. Let the candles burn away and leave the herbs on your altar for at least a week.

Remember, your destiny is determined from within. When you take steps to make yourself happy and treat the universe with love, kindness and respect, you will receive it back to you. Your choices shape your circumstances. Act accordingly.

Brightest Blessing,

Rose Ariadne, Your Warm And Caring “Resident Witch In Charge”