Showing posts with label pagan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pagan. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

TRAVELING WITH GHOSTS

                     Traveling with Ghosts

Is it possible for a ghost, poltergeist or entity to travel with you rather than be contained to one location?

Yes. 

Although not often will an entity (ghost, poltergeist) attach itself to you or an object to travel with you to another location.

A few years ago I was invited to talk about my book, "How to Talk With Spirits: Seances, Mediums, Ghost Hunts" at an antique store located in a Northern California town founded in 1850s.

After my talk the audience joined me for a walk about of the store where I'd stop when feeling a psychic pull to a piece of furniture, clothing or jewelry, or a photo and quite often a toy. Then I'd "read" who, what, and where was attached to it. In other words, giving a history psychic reading like I do on my paranormal investigation (on Amazon Prime and YouTube, The Haunted Bay).

Sellers were able to confirm how accurate the information was (I did really well) but unfortunately some of the history wasn't known to the antique dealer. 

Does this mean the spirit/ghost/entity is still attached? 

Not necessary. My psychic abilities include precognition - knowing the past. When I do psychically feel or know that an entity is attached, right away I distance myself to observe what or who it is. 

This observation is a way of not inviting or allowing that entity or ghost to enter into my physical space and/or body.

Why and how do attachment happen?

If it's through an object it is because there's an intense identification from spirit to it and even death will not separate that feeling. If it's an entity something with that object happened that was not pleasant  - good - and has attracted negativity. 

Read more about attachments in my blog https://witchgoddesses.blogspot.com/2017/10/spirit-attachment-when-spirit.html

Majority of spirits do not want to attache themselves to life - people or objects - when they pull away from the physical body and world, but those who do follow objects and then, follow certain people away from the location are usually not pleasant ones to deal with.

The worst attachments will even want to harbor within the new location and even a person's body and that is not good at all. But, it happens.

What to do?  You can cleanse your area and body by doing such things as smudging, Feng Shui and if need be, call in a medium educated and experienced to work with that kind of haunting.

For more about this subject and what to do review my book, "How to Talk With Spirits: Seances, Mediums, Ghost Hunts." This book is an email, paperback and audio. For an autograph copy order directly from the author, June Ahern.  


The Timeless Counselor - BEFORE you go for a psychic reading this book is a must to get the most from it. You'll be glad you read it. 


June's an author of four books, learn more about them, her monthly metaphysical, psychic Zoom events at june ahern dot com.


Saturday, February 1, 2020

RITUAL FOR IMBOLC: CLEAR THE MIND, SET A GOAL



IMBOLC


Imbolc known also as Feile Brighdeis the 'quickening of the year’  is a traditional 
Celtic (Gaelic) festival , celebrated from February 1 through sundown February 2. 

Based on a Celtic tradition, Imbolc was meant to mark the halfway point between winter solstice and the spring equinox in Neolithic Ireland and Scotland.

Also known as Brigid’s Day, Groundhog Day and Candlemas. It’s one of the eight festivals of the wheel of the year when fertility and light herald in the first signs of spring, the start of the agricultural year and the birth of livestock.
At this time the beloved pagan fiery power Goddess Brighid, (Gaelic name Breo-Saighead) is honored. The goddess of  healing powers, fertility she is also the goddess of loving unions – marriage.  
At this time what or whom will you “marry up” with to feel fulfilled?
She is a Goddess of Fire, of the Sun and of the Hearth. Burn the past - let go of it by clearing out that which is no longer useful in your life.  Clean the home in preparation for new.
When I clean and clear, how good and fresh my mind is. It gives space to think, now what? Do you feel that way too?
It's also a good time to make a wish - perhaps as in a petition to Brighid (Bridget) to help manifest something long desired into an attainable goal. Contact us at sf coaching. We will teach you the formula to successfully fulfilling goals.
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The traditional colors of Imbolc are white, red, and black, which are the colors of the Triple Goddess. Also, colors of the ever-renewing forest, dark, deep greens, earthly browns, with the surprising pinks and yellow flowers that seem to pop up in the forest. 

Close your eyes, clear your mind and mentally image sitting in a forest full of life in the quietness of it. 

If you can, go into nature to clear your mind, heart and spirit and open to receiving images of - now what to grow?

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Learn more about June Ahern, author, professional speaker, retired psychic medium with paranormal investigations on The Haunted Bay with June Ahern YouTube. 




Wednesday, December 11, 2019

WINTER SOLSTICE: POWERFUL TIME & CELEBRATION




Traditional Winter Solstice Celebration 

With June Ahern

Darkness Gives Way to Light

Free Event In California 

12/14/19 San Francisco
 12/18/19 Lafayette

I  will give a brief presentation of the meaning of The Winter Solstice Time 
and its effect upon us mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. 

Winter can be a most difficult time for many for various reasons, reminiscing what was and missing those no longer with us, stressed about the present - how to get through it all - 
and worrying about the future. The long nights, the cold weather - sicknesses.

And yet! Winter is also a magical time.  Glitter, lights, anticipation seen in children's eyes.

It's a time to reflect, the past is over, a time to plan for the return of the sun, to dream and create. To prepare for spring bringing hope and new life.

I will lead a meditation to transform from negative patterns and thoughts to a greater enlightenment for living with peace and hope. Concluding with a candle lighting celebration and a piece of the traditional Yule Log Cake.

Please join me.
sponsored by AMORC
Rosicrucian Community 

Saturday, 12/14,  1:30 - 3 pm Cultural Integration Fellowship Center, 
Fulton Street at 3rd Avenue, San Francisco. CA    Enter 3rd Ave.  
or
Wednesday, 12/18, 8 - 9:30 p.m., Acalanes Masonic Building, 
 925 Moraga Road, Lafayette, 94549. Enter off Parking Lot, lower level

Learn more about June Ahern, the movie scheduled for production based on one of her murder cases and her books - the latest How to Talk With Spirit at http://www.juneahern.com


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Sunday, April 15, 2018

SKYE IN JUNE ANNIVERSARY FREE EBOOK CELEBRATION

Not since Amy Tan has a woman's voice from one of 

San Francisco's most famous neighborhoods. 

Author Jim Toland 


The Skye in June rolled off the press April 28, 2008

and has sold every month since '08.  

It's my first novel's Ten Year Anniversary 

Sharing my successful blessing

Free eBook April 25th to April 29th 

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ABOUT THE STORY: June MacDonald's fate is sealed the day she is born when her mother defies her husband by not naming their new daughter after a Catholic saint, as is their tradition. No one can foresee that June will grow up to threaten the family by revealing her mother's secret past in the Scottish Highlands. After a tragedy the Scottish MacDonalds emigrate to San Francisco in hopes for a new start. There, young June begins to have visions that haunt her mother. Her rigid and abusive father will not tolerate them. That doesn't stop the feisty girl. Her three sisters try to protect their little sister from their father's wrath with often hilarious tactics. The family is on the brink of imploding when June and her sisters come of age in the 1960's Haight Ashbury scene. Their father's declaration seems to be coming true: "Doomed to hell, every last one of you." In order to save June her mother must stand up to her husband. This poignant mother daughter story is about of how family changes over time and addresses the issues immigrants face in their new country. It's a story of acceptance and reconciliation and the world of mysticism. A book for the young and older readers.

HOW THE STORY CAME TO BE: My mother's love of books and her great imagination for storytelling inspired me to write "The Skye in June." It's a tribute to my mother and five zany sisters. In it I share some of our history as Scottish immigrants and coming of age during the 1960's in San Francisco. It began as a screenplay because that's how it unfolded for me as I saw characters, felt moods and heard their conversations. Especially enjoyable was the sisters' discussions, which at times was rather hilarious. Before putting it on paper, I'd speak aloud each one's words. My husband finally stopped asking if I was talking to him or "the MacDonalds" (or whomever was being created). 
      
Because my protagonist and I share the same first name I've been asked if it's an autobiography. Some situations and events did occur but the majority of the story is my imagination hence a rather thinly veiled autobiography set in a fictional framework. Why did I call my protagonist June? Fact: Against my father's wishes my mother named me June, a name my father declared was a "heathen name" and not a saint's. I don't believe I'll be the first Saint June.

ABOUT ME: June Ahern to date has authored four books; two novels "The Skye in June."and "City of Redemption." and two non-fictions, "How to Talk With Spirits: Seances, Mediums, Ghost Hunts" and "The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Psychic Reading" which was the best selling book of a new author at the 1991 Whole Life NY Expo. Like her main characters, June was born in Glasgow Scotland before immigrating to San Francisco. 

My other three books, read at www.juneahern.com

Saturday, October 31, 2015

WHO YOU GONNA CALL? GHOST WHO?

A SIMPLY MARVELOUS FUN TIME ON 

HALLOWEEN AND MORE!

 

Tonight the veils thin and the dead walk the earth. It can be a lovely time to invite our deceased loved ones to visit. Light a candle and place it in a window so they can easily find you. Perhaps leave them a treat and beverage they enjoyed while in body. I like to put a photo of each I'm inviting to visit tonight. 


When the ghosts come to visit, who you gonna call?



I am a ghost buster aka a spirit communicator. See The Haunted Bay videos of some ghost hunts.
This one was especially spooky to me. https://youtu.be/c7FsCWmWLQ8
this one I really enjoyed myself https://youtu.be/TU4BvpvX5AQ

This night is also called Samhain (pronounced SAH-win or SOW-in[1] is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. Traditionally, Samhain is celebrated from sunset on 31 October to sunset on 1 November, which is about halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice.

As the nights grow dark early and we retreat to the comfort of our homes, it is said our dreams become more vivid and meaningful. Take note of your dreams tonight as the spirit of your dead family and friends often visit you through them.

Read more about spirits and how to communicate with them in my ebook, "How to Talk with Spirits: Seance, Mediums, Ghost Hunts" on Amazon and Smashwords. Links below. I have three other books you can review at
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Happy Thrilling Halloween! May it also be blessed with gentle, good spirits visiting.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

KEEP PASSION IN YOUR LIFE! Witch and The Stag are Alive!

Witch June with Stag Hubby Wedding Day 2006
                                                       Having our cake and eating it too!

The heat is on! Viva la Passion! 
 Live your passion– to dance, laugh, feast, eat, and be merry! 

From the eve of April 30th through May 1st, the world celebrates Beltane—a Sabbat honoring the sacredness of sexual union. It is a ritual of fire, passion, and unbridled dance. 

The festivities include the ritual of coupling as the stage moves through the bushes in search of maidens.

Naturally, he’ll don his horns and rut through the bushes in search of hidden maidens. But the stag is in for a surprise: for this holiday weekend, even the crones transform into maidens.

And while a 'stag' may take the stage in this celebration, you won't find him in the forest; this is a much more human kind of wild.

Indulge in a massage to awaken your senses and feel your pulse quicken. 

Wear bold reds, electric pinks, and royal purples; embrace big dots and stripes for the sheer joy of it.

Immerse yourself in the natural world’s symphony of beauty, from the kaleidoscope of blooming flowers to the succulent sweetness of a summer strawberry.

Revel in Mother Nature's symphony of beauty; blooming, colorful flowers, and luscious, succulent fruits like juicy, red strawberries - yum!! 

Embrace the sexual energy that stirs every cell and awakens your spirit. Beyond the physical, sexuality ignites a passion that propels us toward new horizons. It is the fire of potential—of dreams, images, and hopes waiting to be realized. If there is anything you wish to manifest or revitalize, now is the moment to pour your energy into that sacred flame.

Sex creates a passion response, giving a lift to one’s step. It i
s delightfully naughty at times. One feels young, silly, and those kinky thoughts invade the practical, logical brain. 

Sex has a way of turning into love. That was our story nearly thirty years ago, when the initial fire of passion between my love and I transcended the physical, blossoming into a deep and lasting heart connection.


Aphrodite, April's goddess of love and death, reigns over the 
heat of the celebration. Her name is rooted in the verb aperire,  meaning “to open.”She is often pictured depicted naked with her hands pointing to her genitals to remind us of the passage through which we came into the world. 

My books: If you prefer to use your library care: In your local library, request The Timeless Counselor and How to Talk With Spirits. You'll need to go to Amazon and get the information, such as the date published, when requesting.

A complete consumer's guide to receiving the most from a Psychic Reading: 
The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Successful Psychic Reading is now an audiobook as well 
in paperback and ebook. 

Reasonable answers about spirit communication:  How to Talk With Spirits: Seances, Mediums, Ghost Hunts 
 
Popular internally enjoyed fiction, paperback, ebook, and audio: The Skye in June, Scottish immigrants in San Francisco

City of Redemption is a groovy, delicious noir set against the backdrop of the Summer of Love. Paperback and eBook. While it isn’t in audio yet, my 2026 goal is to get it recorded—get ready to hear some truly far-out lingo.

 june ahern dot com -  To purchase my books purchase: Personally autographed, email me, see my website, or purchase through Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, Spotify, Audio, and many other audio book outlets. and your favorite bookselling stores.
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Sunday, April 20, 2014

The Goddess of the Dawn - Ä’ostre

Eostre



The Art of Christopher Bell

Easter is said to have to come to us from the “Norsemen’s Eostur, Eastar, Ostara, and Ostar, and the pagan goddess Eostre, all of which involve the season of the growing sun and new birth.

The German goddess, also known as Ostara or Anglo-Saxon Eástre, brings in the dawn of rebirth, a time to feel the warmth of spring, to awaken to a new time, to feel the joys of the  eternal rebirth of the season and within ourselves. 

Easter and Eostre are not the same celebration. Eostre is a pagan celebration tied to the Spring  Equinox celebrated March 20th or 21st marking the balance between light and dark, the arrival of spring, and the blossoming of nature. As spring brings hope for the renewal of life as seen in the blossoming of nature, it symbolizes the beginning of a new cycles for the world. 

Unlike Ostara, Easter is a Christian holiday. While it shares some of the themes of renewal found  in Ostara, Easter focuses on the spiritual resurrection of Christ rather than the natural cycles of the  Earth. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, symbolizing hope, rebirth, and eternal life.                       

 

The date shifts each year from on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the   Spring Equinox. 

The tradition springtime painted hard-boiled eggs pre-dates Christianity. In many cultures around the world, the egg is a symbol of new life, fertility and rebirth.  

Spring forward!!

What are your spring plans? Take that step forward. Review your New Year's Resolutions or dreams about a change in life. Set an action plan.

Look around you, feel the rhythm of Earth’s awakening of life after the long dark cold winter time where your dreams can sprout into reality.

To learn more about the pagan goddess

Happy Roll to You! Let's see what treasures your cracked egg reveals.


My psychic books How to Talk with Spirits: Seances, Mediums, Ghost Hunts and The  Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Successful Psychic Reader as well as my two novels - The Skye in June has over 800 reviews collectively at varies book selling sights. Read more at june ahern 

Videos: June's NDE Interview with the Haunted Bay producer Ying Lui.(see her ghost tours) and Walk with a Medium enjoy my instructional videos on the tarot and spirit communication plus more on my YouTube channel 

Monday, May 27, 2013

JUST A NORMAL WITCH

NORMAL, ILLINOIS
Just a everyday normal person who happens to talk to dead people, see others' past, present and future events and enjoy casting an occasional normal witch spell. 

Since October ('12) I've been studying "The Seven Spiritual Laws to Success: A Pratical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams" by Deepak Chopra.  It's a rather small book, only 115 pages. 

Each sentence, sometimes even a word stops me to reflect, remember and imagine myself in a situation where I rise above judgement, blame and need of approval from others. 

Easy to say, not always so easy to practice. 

It can be simple so easily said "Gee, look at that one!" just because that person might not be attired or coiffed as I might. 

Blame: Them dam Yankees! when my baseball team loses to them. If the Yankees weren't so dam good, my team would have won. The book advises not to allow the approval or disapproval of others to affect your goals or intentions. To be with those who support and encourage them. Indeed! Easy to say, but when  your creation - precious work, and actions are judged as you deem unfairly, it smarts!

The approval of others, oh how many times have I said, "I don't care what they think!" whereas indeed I do care. It was difficult to come to that admittance. 

I admit, when something nasty is said to or about me, it hurts. Being a warrior woman, I anger and wonder why I was so harshly judged or unfairly blamed? No one asked about my thoughts, or reasons for my decisions. Do you stop and ask someone when they differ from your way of thinking or life choices? Do you want to learn about another so that maybe you will learn more about yourself? Do I care? Yes, I do care when I'm attacked - or feel attacked. I'm just a normal feeling human being - a normal witch, a normal psychic. I fail at times (well a lot actually so I learn). I blame at times when hurt. and I get angry then realize what a waste of my energy that is. From this book I'm learning to pay attention to how I might be giving as I am receiving. Like in magic, returned to me 3x fold times whatever I acitivate.

Back to reading the steps to successful living...

My well appreciated novels and paranormal, parapsychology non-fictions are ready for your reading delight. Read more at https://juneahern.com  june ahern dot com

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Om, Om, Om; I ams who I says I ams

Timeless Counselor

“Why am I the only one I can count on to get things done right?”  That had been one of my most concentrated on-going mantras for many years. And you know what? Chanting it often created virtually no (acceptable) help for me. 


A mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that is considered capable of “creating transformation” or, as I learned, creating being stuck in a belief. Words that are repeated verbally or mentally by chanting, speaking or singing will result in a manifestation of what is being said.
Where did I learn that mantra? Why would I chant words that served no good and kept me trudging wearily along? Because I believed it from past experiences – ones that I relived in my mind of times where I received no or very little support, which in return, created a sense not being cared for or understood until I stopped asking for help or understanding.
My thoughts were “stinking thinking” and not giving my present time or future the opportunity to be better.
The day I found myself mentally chanting that mantra, I laughed out loud scaring my fellow nature walkers. OMG! What other negative thoughts were cursing my life? I discovered them by paying attention to how, and what, I was thinking, which is an on-going daily job.
Through meditation I learned to be more aware of what floats around the head. I also learned that I have choices of what I think. No need to bemoan my life as a victim. When I find disharmony in my head, I say stop! And say three positive things (at least) about my self and life (counting my blessing).
I also learned to take my negative mantra and make it into a positive transformational one. For example the mantra above I changed to, “With trust I depend upon others to help me.”  Chanting that mantra opened up many new doors for me with new opportunities and projects blossoming. The heavy burden of being a single parent and business owner was shared, successfully.
Life did not become an overnight bowl of cherries, but with knowing that I have and can choose and direct my inner voice, I am freer to guide my visions into fulfilling goals.
It worked for me. Can it work for you? How has your stinking thinking closed off positive paths?
Learn more about my books The Skye in June (novel) and The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide for a Successful Psychic Reading at www.juneahern.com and Life Coaching practice.
This blog was originally a guest blog at big girl bombshell

Sunday, May 15, 2011

The Priests Paved my Witch Path

After years of avoiding inquiries about my spiritual path I became forthcoming to disapproving faces of those chastising my spiritual practice.

I’ve been asked how could a nice Catholic woman forsake God for a heathen practice? What demon seduced you to prance around under the moon naked to the world? What evil spirit took control of your soul calling you to cast spells?

“Honestly,” say I, “it was a progression rather than a possession.”

It wasn't the spirituality of Catholicism that started my soul’s exodus and detachment from it, but rather the "old boy" attitude.

I began to view my religion as stuck in outdated dogmas. I questioned such things as, why women
weren’t involved with electing a new pope?

For centuries Catholic women have accepted backseat roles to male members, proving to me that they, my sisters, bought into men as superior to lead. As I looked around the church at a majority of women, girls and boys with a sprinkling of, mostly, senior men, I wondered why I supported a religion that didn’t allow for powerful decision-making roles for females.

But it was these incidents at Mass that finalized my decision to leave the Church. During a sermon a priest addressed the role of women as mothers and daughters. He said they were to serve their husbands and fathers’ needs (cook, clean) and not question his decisions for he was the head of the family as the priest is the father of his flock. Later at another sermon on Mother’s Day the congregation was told to condemn abortionist. Done deal for me, said I, a pro-choicer. At the age of 44 I left my family’s religion forever.

It was a most difficult and sad choice because religion was a large connection to, and part of, my family. But my spirit sought, amongst other needs, a spiritual group that contained equality of sexes in power roles.

Some former Catholics hold a grudge against the religion. I do not. There is no reason to be stuck in what didn’t fulfill me. I am thankful for my religious upbringing and continue to appreciate some reasonable philosophical and spiritual concepts from it. Through the faith I learned to have a deep caring for, and practice in, spirituality and ritual.

Attending parochial school my memories are mainly cherished ones of my teachers, the nuns. Most were good women and very interesting teachers who taught me to enjoy literature, geography, history and theology.

I’ve created a satisfying spiritual practice through mixing and matching philosophical and spiritual teachings from Buddhism, Rosy Croix, Native American spirituality, paganism, Wicca and witchcraft. I am open to learning about religions that support women in strong decision-making roles in regards to making laws and dogmas for I am a devoted student of living with spirit, spirituality and  theology.

My books - An excellent consumer's guide: “The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Successful Psychic Reading” and novel:  "The Skye in June” & "City of Redemption.
juneahern dot com

Thursday, February 10, 2011

SO MOTE IT BE. LET THE MAGIC BEGIN!

 Paul Borda at moonlight mysteries. com

The Word for today is Mote. State your '15 goals then end them with So Mote it Be.

I'm often asked what "so mote it be" means. It's the same as saying, "amen' or "it's my word, and that's is as good as gold." What you declare to be true, is and you are bound by your word.



The actual meaning of mote is based upon old Anglo-Saxon language - thank you.
Also, similar to ending a prayer with, amen. 

It can also be used to as "The truth has been spoken or That's the truth" hence said when an agreement has been made and like a handshake, seals the deal. Perhaps saying this precluded written contracts.

In essence one is confident and committed to what she has just declared as good and truthful.

In certain spiritual groups the phrase So Mote it Be is said at the end of a statement or ritual. Wiccans or witches or those who cast spells say it with the thought of “So might it be” or “So be it” or “Let it be" meaning, let the magic begin, the manifestation is in motion.

Saying it shows confidence that what you are creating will manifest.  

My complete consumer's guide to a psychic reading: The Timeless
Counselor: the Best Guide to a Successful Psychic Reading and  my overwhelmingly rated five star novels, The Skye in June and City of Redemption go to Amazon.  Or,  june ahern dot com.

New Book How to Talk With Spirits: Seances, Mediums and Ghost Hunts now available. 

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Sunday, October 10, 2010

MARRIED TO A WITCH


Not once but twice the man committed to the witch. 


Bound to her through a handfasting ceremony he later signed a legal form pulling the knot tighter.


Was it because of his love or the Love Potion Spell the witch cast?

Perhaps bit of both. But, I think he likes being married to a witch. 

I know hubby has taken quite a bit of ribbing being married to a witch.

He likes being married to a witch. He can handle it. That’s what he tells the guys.

Standing around the barbecue pit with his buddies flipping burgers, I heard him asked, “So, like, does she put spells on you?” followed by a bucket full of manly ho, ho ho’s. 

Husband just smiled. He knows that indeed I did put a spell on him shortly after we met – with his permission of course. In fact, he supplied me with a snippet of his hair. “Go ahead, put a spell on me,” brave-hearted potential lover said, and then dubiously eyeing the anthame (witch ceremonial knife) added, “A good one.”

I didn’t use all his hair at once. First, using a few strands, I cast a spell that he’d be happy, healthy and play good golf. Then after a while I coveted him (yum yum), so I wrapped the remaining strands of hair around my finger making a ring before carefully slipping it off.  Soaked it overnight in Cleopatra oil.

 When the moon was lustfully plump and bright one Venus night I knelt before my altar and chanted (actually cooed) words of love to him. 

 When I mentioned the love spell he laughed saying , “Cool” whereas a sister witch declared “Oh my goddess alive! You'll never get rid of him." And, to this day, I never do want to get rid of him.

Before marrying legally (muggle way) we had had a handfasting ritual, and although my wedding day was superb, the handfasting was magically beautiful with lots of laughter during the holy affair.

 It took place in the early crisp winter morning of New Years Day 2001 in a wooded countryside with the wedding party and guests in their sleep attire covered by down jackets and complete with woolen gloves. The bridesmaids were several Barbie dolls dressed up in glittery costumes like Fairy Princesses, which I'm sure they really were.

The deep green winter clothing and earthy scents created a lively energy to the ceremony. The rapid running of the overflowing river was our music. A circle was drawn around the area where our personally written vows would be exchanged. The officiating priestess-witch donned in flannel nightgown and woolen leggings read the vows aloud before binding our hands with a red ribbon signifying we were as one. It was a fun, loving, enchanting event.

Handfasting is an ancient ritual for a couple to agree to live together for a year and a day. During the ceremony the couple's hands or wrists are bound together with a ribbon or cord wrapped snugly in a figure eight hence giving the ceremony its name. Today “tying the knot” comes from the tying of the cord or ribbon. 

The vows were similar to modern day marriage. If all went well the agreement was renewed. If not, I guess they divided up the furniture, goats and chickens.

 It was a common practice amongst the ancient Celts for many centuries and remained a legal union in Scotland until 1939. Although there are a few ideas of the purpose of handfasting - an engagement or actual marriage contract - it was a time to decide if they’d make a good life together. 

There are other handfasting rituals, such as drawing a circle around the ground where the wedding party stands symbolizing a power place where only good can enter there in. And with a marriage that’s all we still hope for.

June is the author of four books, two non-fictions on paranormal and parapsychology subjects and two lovely novels. She's a paranormal investigator for The Haunted Bay seen on YouTube and Amazon Prime. check her out: juneahern.com

Handfasting and spells mentioned in my novel, “The Skye in June.” June took up the comb untangling a couple of strands of hair. She tossed them into the ashtray and set them on fire with the red candle. Smoke smoldered up and the smell of burnt hair mingled with the incense.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Religion-Fair & Equal to Women?

Religious people too often condemn me for being a pagan and witch. Even when I hope to soften my spiritual choice by saying, "I'm a Wicca", a title I hope sounds a bit more acceptable, they look skeptically or at times fearfully, at me and draw away.

How could this happen to a nice former Catholic girl such as myself? What demon seduced to me to prance around under the moon naked to the world? What evil spirit took control of my innocent Catholic soul calling me to cast spells? Honestly, it was a progression rather than a possession.

I have heard a lot of bad stories from former Catholics and especially from those who attended Catholic school. I have a few also, along with and funny ones. Most of my thoughts are cherished memories such as about the nuns who taught me. Of course, there was always "that nun" who I found unusually cruel and should not have been around children, but there was also "that nun" who carried me forward, guiding and building into her teachings a love for literature, or once finally my fear of math transformed under kindness.

When I chose to leave my religion I took some reasonable philosophical and spiritual concepts. Catholicism began my connection to a deep caring for, and practice in, spirituality. For this I am forever grateful. Later mixing and matching other teachings, I created a satisfying spiritual practice.

It wasn't the spirituality of Catholicism that turned me from the Church. It was the "ol' boy" attitude that started my exodus. It wasn't the nuns that caused me to fear my beliefs; it was the how females bought into that attitude - men are superior proven by the fact that they decide all-important decisions.

I experienced Catholicism is stuck in a religious dogma that does not allow for progressive social changes. If you are a practicing Catholic and attend Mass regularly look around you. What you more often than not will see are many more females - old, middle-aged and young girls. Yes, there are often male children, a few younger or middle-aged men and senior males. The Catholic Church is supported more by the participation of females than of the opposite sex. Then why don't the females have stronger roles? Don't give me Jesus built his church upon the men story again -that was history - a time when men had the freedom to do that.

That in it self and also being a freethinking and outspoken woman, I turned away from the religion I was born into.

Outside of Wicca I have not found religions to be fair and equal for a female to hold a strong and influential role such as a pope, mullah, or rabbi as religious leaders and not in the role of wives and mothers. I'm opened to learning about religions that support a woman in decision-making roles for the religion's laws and dogmas.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Autumn Time Predictions

photo by Jennie Yuen

June Ahern's two books, The Skye in June and The Timeless Counselor/A Professional Psychic Reader more at juneahern.com

Autumn a time when night comes quickly and the cold lingers longer – time to think and dream, time for soups, hot teas and memories of the summer days gone past. A time of remembering those that have passed away from our lives as the leaves drop from the trees to the earth – as one. A time of celebration of the bounty we have, of the love we share and the caring we give and get! No matter how small you think your blessings are, be thankful for each one. Blessed be.

Stirring up the waters of life in my cauldron these autumn visions were revealed to me: (read the sign you're born under & your rising one, if you know it.)

LIBRA: Energy is sparked by opportunities brought to light through your recent travels, studies and chance meetings. Expect communications of like-minded others business and personal. Ask questions; be sure your agenda is on their agendas. Listen, learn and lead. Ooze your charm and glory to the beauty of the Libra! Art of all kind stimulates a desire to be into the fullness of autumn.

SCORPIO: Summer relationships were fun but exhausting of your delicate nervous system. Take control now and days off from the constant needy people. A wise teacher comes into your life. Brew some tea, sit and chat and open up (it really won’t hurt) – color time change in the wardrobe – yes closet clearing time. Freshen up, loosen up and live it up! It’s all about the laughs - your four L’s – what other “L” word comes to mind?

SAGITTARIUS: Whiny away, who cares? Tossing your head with ideas but the hooves can’t get off the ground to success? Oh my, a trainer can set you on the right path if you’d only LISTEN once in a while, dear hotheaded friend. Take your fire and turn it down a notch, you are well love, well like and respected. Get a hug; give hug and merry meet with friends. Go to new places, see new wonders and get a new attitude. It’s all about the NEW YOU. Art by Jennie Yuen

CAPRICORN: Which way she (he) go? Two steps forward, one to the left, back up, now you’re in deep -. Yes, the “C” word will come up as you smile and agree with others, they’ll want you to stay, be a part of and oh no! Lead the way. More things to do, but who can do it better? It’s okay to be needed. You have the ability to be in control, get things centered and grounded and know you saved the day. Accept the adulations gracefully.

AQUARIUS: There is no then; it’s all about now, in the moment. All year patience has been the key word and the tilt toward –BUST A MOVE – is on the horizon. Better spruce up the wardrobe – ask a Libra about colors and styles. Chat it up, accept the challenges of new relationships while deciding which ones fit and also which old relationships can go into the recycling bin – it’s okay other people will pick them up. The spin is in movement and you are stepping into it.

PISCES: Bigger, stronger, better if you ate your spinach that is. (Read my spring and summer predictions for spinach advice) This has been a powerful year for you little fishy’ez – it was a step-up and be counted at the head of the line. Tough decisions had to be made as your focus was on what is best for you and not for everyone else. The waters as smoother this autumn as you flow into a restful dreamy state, dancing under the moon, falling in love with even just being in love with life. Take a gamble, your lucky number and day is now.

Please read a chapter from my novel, THE SKYE IN JUNE, at links to left - WICKED BEHAVIOR IN HOLY SAVIOR.

ARIES: Stop holding your breath – jump – it’s okay you’ll survive. Strict regime didn’t kill the Spartans and it won’t kill you. Others hold the lead line right now as you move up the line toward the truth of self. The constraints of others rules can either give you a headache or give you exactly what you need to flourish. Warm nights by the fire, speaking slowly and thoughtfully and counting that somebody, besides yourself, sees clearly the truth of your heart is what your soul is searching for. Be still, be silent and dream big.

TAURUS: What can I say other than; you were right, life is a field of daisies. Sorting it out, figuring where everything goes, setting down the rules, pushing the crumbs off the table and sweeping it up – plans come together. Don’t rush the process. If you don’t have a calendar, get one. Schedules are important to keep on track. You do work well alone so keep busy bodies at bay. You know what you are doing. Still, when you need assistance, accept it. Come late December your gifts will be plenty.

GEMINI: Frazzled yet? Yes. No denying the Gemini’s are in many directions naturally but you’ve overdone it and really are rather scattered, would you not agree? A much needed rest time is upon you and hey! Listen you can still have a good holiday cheer. Be a monk, a silent nun, an alone traveler, step away from others energy to the best of your ability. Smile but offer no words of the wise, help a friend but wear a watch and say adios early. Your energy can be renewed and great ideas, professional changes and personal relationships fall into place my mid-November or I’m your Uncles’ monkey!

CANCER: Why? Why? And more why? Listening to good advice is not easy when you pull into your shell and cover it with sand. The cool days and long nights are perfect for you to fix what you ignored during the summer time if you’re smart. Come into the moon beams, spread opened your arms and let in the light of the night sun. Remember that class (course or learning time) you took four years ago? It holds an answer for you progressing professionally at this time. Personally – a bit too demanding of others leaves the crabby girl or boy floating between stubborn digging in the claws or wishy-washy boo-hoo I’m hurt. They’re not listening. Wipe off the sand and dry up the tears and present a reasonable solution and/or plan. They will move on with you in a supportive way. You are so charming almost Libra like.

LEO: Giggle, giggle, toss the mane, and twitch your whiskers. You’re back in your glory whatever that means to you. You are in the center, the limelight, the see I told you smugness. All eyes are on you but hopefully you don’t get so caught up in it you forget the many invitations to social events. Balance big cats – the “My audience awaits me” with “I need ME time.” It’s great that you are being acknowledged but there could be some real needy traps there. Love is diffidently in your corner, at your doorsteps and even popping out of the closet. Wear the autumn colors, hold a séance, have a Halloween party – it’s LEO PARTY TIME!

VIRGO: You have much to offer, wisdom, loyalty, organization and what else? Dig into your gold chest and bring forth new ideas as you continue to grow spiritually and with grace attract a better group of people (this includes long-time relationships improving.) This is a simple quiet time that is also very powerful. Your intuition is soaring. Check your dreams for important messages and clues to upcoming events. An old lover wants to set it straight, rekindle the relationship and/or apologize for not recognizing your importance in his or her life. Don’t hold grudges; don’t jump back into it but just listen and say, “Thank” or “I’ll get back to you.” Patience my earthy being. The seeds are only beginning to sprout for you. New Year’s Eve will blast away the past and you truly will begin a new adventure.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW THROUGH YOUR COMMENT IF MY PREDICTIONS HAVE BEEN HELPFUL TO YOU. FIRST TWO RESPONDERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE PSYCHIC ANSWER TO A QUESTION.

Book review for the Skye in June from Goodreads: ...this book was different than any book I have read before, which is such a plus in this day of cookie cutter mass market paperbacks. ~ Jessica

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