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”

Dear Friends,

Spirit Guides and personal Deities are an important part of the Pagan spiritual path. Getting in touch with them is a good starting place for your spiritual practice. Don’t worry about how to approach your Deity, you don’t need to use special wording or a specific ritual in order to get in touch with them. Be yourself. They know you and have known you for your entire life. Speak to them as your heart does, and they will listen. They love you unconditionally. Forget about any preconceived notions you have with regards to your spirituality. Your faith ultimately comes from within, and there are no wrong or right ways to find your Spirit Guides and Deity. Your path will evolve naturally from guidance from the Deity.

To prepare for your meditation, as I previously mentioned, you’ll need to be in a quiet and comfortable place. You can, if you choose, use candles and incense to set the mood of the session. Some people find it helpful to surround themselves with images and items that are special to them. I often use Tarot cards to express feelings, and also have artwork of nature surrounding me as I meditate. You can use herbs, gemstones, crystals or even a special piece of cloth to make the meditation more sacred.

Before you start your meditation, however, it is important to say a short blessing to prevent any negative energy from entering your space. You can also cast a circle, but for this type of meditation, I prefer to use the following blessing:

‘spirit Guides, I come before you to ask for your help. Please guide me toward the right spiritual path. Please show me the path that will bring me peace, love, inner strength, courage and stability. Protect me and my family from all negative spirits or energies that wish to do us harm, since I am stepping into unfamiliar territory. I ask that only spirits of love and protection show themselves to me. Show me who you are as I do this mediation today and give me the wisdom to recognize you as what you are. I come humbly before you, and thank you for communing with me. Blessed be.”

To begin meditating, get into your comfortable position, and ground and center. If you practice the astral projection technique that I outlined in an earlier message, you can travel to your astral temple. If not, simply make your mind a blank slate and mentally call out to your Deity and Guides.

Close your eyes and be still. Take a few slow deep breaths and release them. With each release, feel your body becoming more relaxed. Take as many moments as you need to get truly relaxed. Ask your spirit to be open and ready to receive the messages from your Spirit Guides today.

They will respond in words, visions and thoughts. You can even see their presence in dreams or in reading you do. Sometimes, they will send a special person or series of people to pass through your life to help you grow spiritually. Keep in mind the response may not come in the actual session, but later that day or week. If you experience visions dreams and messages during your meditation time, make sure to write down everything that happens. Your meditation may be interrupted by thoughts of your mundane life. It’s sometimes hard to put aside the things like the growing pile of laundry, the mortgage payment or what to make for dinner. If you have these types of thoughts, let them come through but don’t dwell on them during your meditation. Don’t try to block them out for that will result in their persistent interruption. Just try to let them flow through you.

Don’t worry if you don’t receive any messages during your first session. Know that your Spirit Guides and Deity are listening, and will make themselves known to you with time. It takes a few sessions to be able to break beyond the physical world and allow your spirit to tap into the other side. Keep up the practice each day for at least fifteen minutes. You will get the messages you need in time.

Love And Light,

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

Dear Friends,

One of the fantastic things about being a Witch is choosing your concept of Deity. I never identified with the white-bearded, distant and impersonal God I was taught about in Sunday school as a child. No doubt, if you are exploring Wicca or are already a Pagan, you didn’t either.

To Pagans, Deity is personal and powerful. The Deity in your life is any Higher Power or Spiritual Energy that you put your faith and trust in. You rely on your Deity to help you grow spiritually. Some people rely on the God and Goddess, and don’t name them. Others pick more specific Deities from the mythology of the Ancient World, like Athena, Venus, Zeus and Osiris. The Deity can also be identified through Animal Totems, Jesus, Mary, The Holy Spirit, the Lord and Lady, Mother Nature, Angels, etc. Since they are chosen on a personal level, there are too many to name here.

To get in touch with your personal Deity, you’ll want to reach him or her through meditation. Meditation is the form by which you can seek their help and let them get in touch with you on a soul level.

Prepare yourself for meditation by finding a quiet place where you feel peaceful. Make sure you can be comfortable, and won’t be disturbed. The key to finding your spirit guide or Personal Deity is to be comfortable during the meditation process. You can try meditating standing up with your arms held toward the skies. Some people say this helps, but I’ve been able to meditate in several different positions. If you can, try to do this meditation outside at night. I’ve found that this helps increase the bond between oneself and the Deity.

However, the choice is most definitely up to you! Comfort is the ultimate goal, and whatever makes you comfortable is best. There is no wrong way to start this process! Find a place that “feels” spiritual to you. This could be outdoors, but it could also be a quiet part of your home, or a completely different location. Paganism fits you, not the other way around.

Your spiritual side already knows which Deities you believe in, but your conscious rational mind might block that out until you are ready to receive them into your life. This blocking occurs until you are ready to receive them. This meditation practice will let your mind know it is time to explore this more spiritual part of your life. Your Spirit Guides have waiting for you to call upon them so they can make themselves known to you. They have been waiting for you to come before them and ask their guidance.

Their presence may have been known to you for years, in small twinges of intuition. If you’ve ever felt yourself inexplicably pulled in one direction or other’those were your Spirit Guides at work. The gut feelings you’ve experienced over the years are evidence of their presence as well.

In fact, your draw to Paganism and Witchcraft is a result of your Spirit Guides influence as well. Through the years, you’ve read about religions, heard mention of Deities and felt a pull in your spirit. This was your gentle guide toward finding your true spiritual nature. In fact, you may have been drawn to this site based on one of those feelings. From now on, pay more attention to those thoughts and twinges. Feel where your Deity is guiding you, and follow accordingly.

In the next section, I’ll reveal how to align yourself with your Deity and discover more about it. I’ll expound on the meditation method necessary for getting in touch with your Spirit Guides. And I’ll explain the importance of them in your life.

Brightest Blessing,

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

Dear Friends,

Have you looked at the Moon lately?The Moon is the most important heavenly body to witches. We draw on the power of the moon for lunar magick. We cast spells in accordance with the Moon’s cycles and it inspires and illuminates us. The Moon Goddess watches over us all and protects us. She mimics the cycle of womanhood, from Maiden, to Mother, to Crone.

Moon Magick is special and unique. There are a lot of different ways to use the Moon’s power magickally. They are good stepping-stones for your Magickal practice, and can enhance different parts of your life. An old Wiccan rhyme states:

Pray to the Moon, when she is round;
Luck with you, shall then abound.
What ever you seek for, shall be found,
In Sea, or Sky or Solid Ground.

The Wheel of Moon continues on a never-ending course. The Moon also travels through the astrological signs, just like the other heavenly bodies. When the Moon resides in a particular sign, that sign influences the magick of the Moon. The following chart can help you attune your magick toward the astrological sign.

Moon in Aries: Spells involving authority, willpower and rebirth.
Moon in Taurus: Spells involving love, real estate, and money.
Moon in Gemini: Spells involving communication, public relations and travel.
Moon in Cancer: Spells involving domestic life and honoring lunar deities.
Moon in Leo: Spells involving power over others, courage, childbirth.
Moon in Virgo: Spells involving employment matters, health and intellectual matters.
Moon in Libra: Spells involving court cases, partnerships and artistic matters.
Moon in Scorpio: Spells involving secrets, power and psychic growth.
Moon in Sagittarius: Spells involving publications, sports and the truth.
Moon in Capricorn: Spells involving career, political matters and ambition.
Moon in Aquarius: Spells involving science, freedom, personal expression, problem solving and friendship.
Moon in Pisces: Spells involving music, telepathy and clairvoyance

Another form of Moon magick is to make a Moon Water tonic. Tonic water contains the energy of the Moon, and has very powerful healing benefits. The Tonic can bring about integral balance and wholeness throughout your body, mind and soul.

To make your own Moon Water Tonic:
1. Wait for a clear night, preferably on or right before the full moon. Put your crystal in a clear glass and cover with one cup of purified water.
2. Check an almanac for the exact time of sundown on the day you have chosen. At sundown, place the glass out of doors in a moonlit place (cover the glass with clear plastic wrap).
3. Remove the glass at dawn. The water is now filled with lunar potency. Drink the moon water every morning to prepare your body, mind and spirit for the stress of the day.
Another simple way to honor the Moon is to start a Moon Diary. Since the Moon has a profound effect over your moods, thoughts and magick, it’s a good idea to take note of how you are personally affected. To start a Moon journal, choose a blank book with white paper. You can begin on any day, just make sure to note which phase the Moon is in. Write the phase down and the date, and then take a few notes on how you feel. What were your impressions of the day? What did you experience? You can also sketch and doodle your feelings and let your Muse guide you.
As you express yourself through this diary; pay attention to interesting patterns and phenomena. You can get to know how the moon has effect over you, and plan accordingly.
The Moon’s power is great, and is to be respected. These simple exercises will help you get in touch with its power.
Love And Light,

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