SUMMER TIME PREDICTIONS BY THE WITCH GODDESS

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

Summerr is about fun and pleasure, family, sensuality, and friends, and lovers. Be glad to be alive! No matter how small you think your blessings are, be thankful for each one. Visit friends, eat outdoors, walk in nature and enjoy the summer time.

GEMINI: Hi ho, hi ho and off to fun we go – finally! THE GODDESS JUNO DOTH DECLARE! With your great wit, Gemini dears, entertain family & friends over a cauldron of wine coolers. Contact old friends and memorable lovers for a jolly good (even if brief) time. Seek new summer hangouts. Be adventurous; be naughty as you are already. Catch the dancing rainbow beams and love life fully!

CANCER: A spot in the warm sand calls you to dig in. But not too deep. Relax and release your creative flow of ideas. Invite like-minded artist for long talks about joining for potential money-making projects. Kudos for your clear sights and fab ideas will follow, as will initiations to new horizons. Go for it ALL! An earth sign lover will wander into your space with a good joke. Take a peek. P.S. Don’t overdo - sleep at tad in that warm spot.

LEO: Fires out of control? Which one do you put out first? Don't be so dramatic. It's only more invites for you most popular kings and queen of the jungle night. Party hearty. Buy new clothing that sparkles or says, "Star!" People are falling in love with you, again. Radiate in all shades of yellow, gold and deep purples and greens, you are the picture of health. It's okay to speak your mind to an eager audience. Swoon into romantic nights. Dream BIG! The wish star is traveling toward you. A new romance or romance renews.

VIRGO: Laying low you’ve gathered the information you need to get the goods on those who haven’t seen the truth of the matter. Don't spring into action just yet with your insights and information. Settle back. Take a breather and sip of a mint tulip, you deserve a wee break. The check is in the mail and the award is being packaged. An instant lover wants to take you skinny-dipping, be wickedly spontaneous. I won’t tell if you don’t.

LIBRA: Lighten your load for the summer. Indecisive Libras can leave it at that, no decision while you enjoy outdoor concerts and merry-making. On the work front, you do need to say “yes” to a new project even if it doesn’t make sense to you. Play, if only in your imagination until the bell rings setting you free. Love for you is about play and romance and why not? Wait for the "big" talks when you have found a balance of energy, coming in August.

SCORPIO: Ending some relationships might not be your first choice, but it is a good one to accept at this time, all good and not so good things must come to an end - at least for the summer. Take long walks uphill to help in releasing your stress & tension, your sorrow, frustration, and anger. Think “this is the first day of the rest of my life” each summer day to see the glow of happiness in places you haven’t seen for a while, or at all. Embrace old loves and new suitors with a "maybe" on your lips. But invite back to your hearth ONLY if he or she has proven a healthy track rate since your parting of ways.

SAGITTARIUS: If you must work, do it with a whistle, a smile on your lips and a willingness to share your strength to those who are needy. Summer is a time for self-healing. A massage, a facial, - any R&R retreat away from responsibilities. Let others do for you and don't jump in to help or tell them how to do it, please. Family, friends, and strangers need your open arms but you need theirs too. No telling or judging, fixing or denouncing, rather give great love and that is what you will receive back three-fold times. A lover of days gone by would like to stop by for a warm night.

CAPRICORN: Merry meet, merry part and merry meet again. Let it go. Yes, even those BIG plans. As you walk the summer road greet new people, experiences, and ideas with a wide grin. They are your muses, come to inspire you with "another" way to live. You've been a good friend, but alas, some friendships have turned sour. Still, your rewards show up in invites to picnics in the park, swimming in lakes and calls from friends you thought forgot you. A gentle hand stirs your wild imagination and you realize that sensuality IS you. Go for it.

AQUARIUS: With a gentle move forward you are aware of the beauty in life, past the stress and disbelief of the world’s current status. You realize that you do influence people, that you are a leader. Invite others into your space, accept who shows up, bless those who leave and breathe deeply, you are progressing (if you were patient this year as advised.) Your love life needs sprucing up. Pick a romantic spot to share with a lover or potential one.

Please read a chapter from my novel, THE SKYE IN JUNE, WICKED BEHAVIOR IN HOLY SAVIOR at catholicpagan.typepad.com/catholicpagan

Book review 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

SAN FRANCISCO BOOK CLUB LOVED THE SKYE IN JUNE

At a book party for my novel a guest piped up, "Oh! I wish you weren't a witch!"

I replied, "I wish you weren't a Catholic."

"But you seem so nice to be a witch," said she.

She learned that you can't judge a book by its cover.

After I had finished reading an excerpt of my novel the many questions and comments about life in San Francisco during the book's era commenced.

My book parties seem to attract, not only avid book readers, but often women who have attended Catholic schools (or are Catholics) With my book parties in and around San Francisco I've encountered many who know or know of, the same people that I do. We really are much like a large family with relatives and mutual friends spread out throughout the City.
The latest party in San Francisco was with a book club that has been meeting for about twenty years and is made up of of mostly former San Francisco Catholic students.Within a few moments I also discovered that one woman worked with one of my sister-in-laws at a school in the City. The same in-laws that had lived only up the block from where the party was held.

Upon mentioning the SF parochial grammar school (was in Eureka Valley area) that I had attended, right away a few names were tossed at me.

Yes, her I know, - he was in my sister's class - no I don't know him but I'll ask my husband who was one year behind me.

Once again, the major theme of my book - prejudices (don't judge until you experience a person for yourself) was played out right there. You see, one never really knows about another, different in religion, color, etc is truly like until a meeting takes place. Some in that group learned that witches can be good fun people. And from a few comments (quietly) said to me, I do believe there were a couple of goddess worshippers (Wiccans.)

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WICCAN DEATH RITUAL: PASSING OF A WITCH

Yesterday, I participated in my first Wicca Passing Ceremony and Ritual. 

 It was for Ellen, my beloved eldest sister—the first born of eight children and the first to die.

She was our coven's High Priestess.

Born into a Scottish Catholic family, Ellen had been a Wiccan and witch for the past fourteen years.

When a family funeral ceremony was being planned Ellen’s eldest daughter, also a coven member, said it was only proper that her mom have a Wiccan funeral.

It’s not the norm for Wiccans/pagans/witches to openly celebrate such events such as weddings, new child, or deaths in our way with the blessings or acceptance of family, society or other religions, 

We usually keep them private because of the misunderstanding or non-acceptance from those with different religious and spiritual practices. 

But I agreed because recently before her death Ellen had told me that she no longer would hide her Wiccan witch life and practices. It was decided our "send off to Ellen" would take place before the memorial celebration. I undertook the task of preparing a ceremony while keeping in mind that after our Wiccan Ritual and Ceremony, there’d be a Rosary in respect for our Catholic mother and relatives. 

The entire Scottish clan was invited. Ellen’s sisters and brothers, her children, grandchildren and a few select friends. Our mother, brothers and their families did not attend for their religious beliefs could not be crossed over.

As grieving family began to arrive at the Wiccan ritual each person was smudged before entering the chapel. Her coven, donned in capes, gowns, witch hats or flowed wreaths and the few grandchildren participating gathered around the casket while in the pews, guests sat.

Ellen laid quietly (she always was a quiet, watchful person in a crowd) in a forest-green cape and gown with a beautiful mother-of-peal shelled necklace.

An altar was set in front of her. It held a vase of white lilies (new life), chalice, salt, athame and various colored candles - including three image (people) candles: black for transition, white symbolizing her spirit transcending, and red for rebirth.

Frankincense and myrrh incense wafted lightly throughout the chapel. The four corners were called in and the circle was cast, the spell made fast and only good could enter therein.

Three of her grandchildren drummed and another rang a bell before a blessing of Ellen was said by one of her coven. Hallowed words were spoken over her as she was cleansed with a special incense, ocean water and oils.

A granddaughter dropped rose petals around the coffin. A sacred guided meditation was delivered followed by several Oms that vibrated throughout the room. The group sang the song, We All Come From the Goddess (Linda Lila) three times. 

The circle was closed. All held hands singing The circle is opened not unbroken, may the peace of the goddess be ever in your heart. Merry meet, merry part and merry meet.

It was truly magical holy ceremony fitting for a most respected High Priestess. So Mote it be.

She is greatly missed, her gentle guidance, her irreverent humor and her great, undying love! She inspired me in life and continues to commune in this world's death. Her spirit lives on.

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My book, "How to Talk With Spirits: Mediums, Seances, Ghost Hunts" will connect you with the dead in a loving and safe way. 

DAY ONE STARTS NOW

picture from artwanted.com

Day One for the Rest of My Life has already started with the quietness of time.


How do I want it to be? Smooth and easy....take care of some biz (responsibilities) to keep the flow moving and also, include reflection time. To sit for a moment looking at something enjoyable - whatever that might be - for time to breathe deeply. What do you see? What do you feel? Come within self, touch your soul, even for a moment, a second. All is well in your world.

What a wonderful world if you allow yourself to stop and see the wonder of it. Blessed be.

Music encourages and supports my creative muses to come play. What about you? Does music also inspire your life? In what way?

The Skye in June - with a help from 1960's tunes - a story was created about a young girl, ostracized from her family's religious beliefs, finds solace in the goddess.
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MAY VISIONS FOR YOU

I like to have fun with my psychic abilities - not all work you know. So here's some fun predictions for May.


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

CAPRICORN: Don’t mix and match goals, rather stay steady with one or two until a result is realized. Take a Pisces to lunch for new ideas.

AQUARIUS: Patience is your 2010 word, but for now move forward with gusto to get commitments from others. If none is given by the end of May, well there you have it ~ move to those who will support your goals.

PISCES: Get away, get over it, get on – distance yourself from other’s “issues”, giving them time to be reasonable. Play with those who enjoy your charming intuitive reflections and praise your kindness. Let the others eat ....alone!

ARIES: What you see and hear IS IT. You can’t get others to change to your likings at this time, even your fiery charms will not turn them on. Spend time blowing off steam with fast physical activities.

TAURUS: You can’t fix Humpty Dumpty to perfection. Life isn't perfect right now. Can you let it be okay with cracks and missing pieces at this time? The answer(s) comes later in May of how, why and when.

GEMINI: People are not listening, so take a break with a furry friend and a walk in nature to talk to the birds and bees. A spark of life not found this year begins to be ignited.

CANCER: Spruce up the place; prepare good food, and you will charm those who support your goals and dreams. They're just waiting for someone like you.

LEO: Sorry, it’s true, your fame is not glowing because you’re only hoping rather than strategizing. Settle down to one goal, no matter how small and don't try to tackle all at one time. By the end of May you will be into a new groove.

VIRGO: You said WHAT? Check your communication with loved ones because feelings have been hurt. You might have been right, but what is important, right or a good team to support your cause? Yes, someone has to leave, but have her or him leave without burning bridges.

LIBRA: The scales are tipped in your favor as far as another needing to please you rather than visa versa. TAke a gamble, ask for more than ever from relatives and good friends. Don't take "we'll see" - it's yes or no.

SCORPIO: The road to financial gain continues to put pebbles in your shoes, but know that you’re gaining ground. Make sure you pat the earth around you securely by not adding another debt or going for the gold. Steady. See Aquarius.

SAGITTARIUS: Love is not to be conquered, rather it is to be romanced, purr like a Leo, stroke like a Gemini and love blossoms. Have a "Maypole" party, dance, laugh and be the usual life of the party.

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

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WILLING A CLEAR VISION

There are other terms used for creating magic; creative visualization and manifestation is one as is, where there is a will there's a way.

But even with the will there must be clarity of purpose.

As a life coach one of the first things I ask a new client (and also present ones creating new goals) is tell me about it. All about it. What you see, hear, feel, sense - how your goal looks, how you feel moving toward it and also, perhaps achieving it. If my client is not clear or, I cannot see it (and I am an open person with a good visual sense) then that goal is not clear.

This clarity is also true when creating magic and that is why the process of preparing for the creation whether that be a spell or a vision board (a goal map) or even journaling about it, is so important.

If you are creating through a spell there are "tools" and other useful items to collect. You want your space to have a relaxing, mysterious and magical energy. Therefore a few candles and incense will add to the ambiance. And according to your particular spell you might gather other objects like a photo of what you are doing, a piece of jewelry that represents your own energy, a plant to grow things, like money or flowers representing the blooming of your enterprise.

All in all be as clear as you can about what it is you want, name it - I create more money, say - see how your life will be with that money - write your statement several times to concrete your commitment and with a smile, create.

Please read about my novel, The Skye in June. It's receiving five star reviews from readers/ amazon and goodreads.

GOOD WITCH, BAD WITCH, WITCH WITCH?

Which Witch am I?

Bad?

Good?

People often ask that when learning that I’m a witch.

Does that mean that we witches practice either white or black magic? Some do, some don't.

Each witch must answer for her or him self.

If one is a gossiper, liar, and/or controlling then she/he is just that, whether she is a witch or muggle (ordinary person). For instance, a person in a group gossips, judges and says negative things about another member, is it reflective of the group or the person’s pettiness and mean-spirited attitude?

Unfortunately, an ugly rumor was started that all witches are evil or live on the dark side––not to be confused with the wild side, where many witches enjoy being.

Alas, I must confess, it’s not always easy to be a goodie, goodie witch all the time, especially when knowing you can wield a certain power of bending and shaping your world around you: A witch should only strife to create with integrity.

Most witches run along the gray line when casting a spell.

True, there are witches practicing on the darker shade of white magic. Black magic can be very powerful and carries strong ju-ju (medicine, power or magic.) It is controlling without the care of negative effects upon another, others or environment (a familiar ring with our political/spiritual world conditions?).

An example of white or black magic could be a love interest. A person desires to retain the love of another, who may not be reciprocating (perhaps is involved with another). A black magic spell would control or bend, with no thought of whom it might hurt, the heart of love interest.

A grey area can be, you do set in motion an intention to win the affection of that lover, maybe even wish, and cast a love spell. It doesn't take shape, or not as you wish for, let it go through magic and investigate if the love interest is available or even interest in you. Logic, practical magic pays off.

Whereas with white magic: forgo securing that lover if she or he isn’t a willing participant, but do create a loving partner into your life. And, with the witches decree, with harm to none, is better applied.

Witchcraft includes a three fold times belief; whatever you do/cast a spell for, comes back to you three times and therefore, like any thing we want whether we attain through setting goals, praying or casting a spell, it begins and will end with a person’s integrity and values.

An educated and honorable witch understands this and doesn’t rush to cast a spell without consideration and preparation and having done everything humanly possible.

So, which is your choice?

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