Friday, 4 February 2011
Sunday, 23 January 2011
a broom
reading list
Buckland, Raymond, Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft. Llewellyn Publications, 2007.
Buckland, Raymond, Witchcraft … The Religion. Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, 1966.
Cunningham, Scott, Wicca, A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. Llewellyn Publications, 1999.
Cunningham, Scott, Living Wicca, A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. Llewellyn Publications, 2000.
Leek, Sybil, The Complete Art of Witchcraft. World Publishing, 1971.
Read more at Suite101: The Broom or Besom in Wiccan Practice http://www.suite101.com/content/the-broom-or-besom-in-wiccan-practice-a336191#ixzz1BsQPrZQQ
How to Make Your Own Broom
The traditional broom of the Witch is a besom, a broom that is rounded instead of flat. These are very easy to make at home. First you’ll need a stave, traditionally made of ash. However, you may use any wood you choose. You’ll also need twigs, straw, or herbs for the bristles. If you are making a traditional besom, you’ll want birch twigs for your bristles, but really you can use anything that works for you.
The twigs should be gathered to the stave and tied together tightly. You can use rope or twine or even a leather thong to bind to the twigs. Keep the bristles as even as possible, and bind them only tight enough to secure them to the stave. If you bind them too tightly, they could break.
The broom is a common tool of Wiccan practice. Though surrounded by much myth and legend, the modern use of the broom is for ceremonial cleansing and protection.
The Society of American Travel Writers annual convention will host 400 people in October 2012 in Indianapolis
Buckland, Raymond, Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft. Llewellyn Publications, 2007.
Buckland, Raymond, Witchcraft … The Religion. Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, 1966.
Cunningham, Scott, Wicca, A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. Llewellyn Publications, 1999.
Cunningham, Scott, Living Wicca, A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. Llewellyn Publications, 2000.
Leek, Sybil, The Complete Art of Witchcraft. World Publishing, 1971.
Read more at Suite101: The Broom or Besom in Wiccan Practice http://www.suite101.com/content/the-broom-or-besom-in-wiccan-practice-a336191#ixzz1BsQPrZQQ
How to Make Your Own Broom
The traditional broom of the Witch is a besom, a broom that is rounded instead of flat. These are very easy to make at home. First you’ll need a stave, traditionally made of ash. However, you may use any wood you choose. You’ll also need twigs, straw, or herbs for the bristles. If you are making a traditional besom, you’ll want birch twigs for your bristles, but really you can use anything that works for you.
The twigs should be gathered to the stave and tied together tightly. You can use rope or twine or even a leather thong to bind to the twigs. Keep the bristles as even as possible, and bind them only tight enough to secure them to the stave. If you bind them too tightly, they could break.
The broom is a common tool of Wiccan practice. Though surrounded by much myth and legend, the modern use of the broom is for ceremonial cleansing and protection.
The Society of American Travel Writers annual convention will host 400 people in October 2012 in Indianapolis
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Psychic defenses
Purification and Protection Techniques
The basic techniques break down into two types: purification and protection. Purification means cleaning someone or something of any negative energy. Protection keeps negativity out by blocking it. There are numerous methods for each.
Bathing in salt is one of the most well-known ways to rinse away psychic grunge. Lavender, lemon verbena, magnolia, peppermint, pine, rosemary, or thyme are good herbs for a cleansing bath. Fill the tub with hot water, stir in the herbs, and soak for a while. If you're using a shower, pour the salt or herbs in a washcloth, and scrub your body with it. Imagine the bathwater leaching out all impurities and negativity.
Carrying charms can provide a good general defense, although you can find charms to protect against specific threats as well. For example, a stone with a natural hole through it is a grounding and shielding influence. A smooth silver pendant is believed to bounce negative energy away.
Smudging uses natural plant substances to cleanse areas and auras. Sage, sweet grass, and cedar are great choices for purification smudging. Light the herbs on fire and waft the smoke over your body. Imagine it removing all impurities and negativity.
Warding protects your house, room, or other space from unwanted intrusions. The simplest method of warding is to take a cup of saltwater and sprinkle it all around your home. Real seawater works best, but you can just mix sea salt or table salt in plain water instead. Make sure to touch all the doors, windows, and other openings. Also touch each wall, floor, and ceiling.
For extra power, trace a pentacle with saltwater on the main door. Visualize a shield of white light keeping out all unwelcome influences.
Pay Attention to Outcome
Pay attention to how people respond after your defensive measures. If someone hesitates to enter your home or suddenly becomes reluctant to get near you, don’t ignore this sign.
Troublemakers may sense protections subliminally and want to stay away. This helps you identify who they are. Your first and last line of defense against negativity is your mind.
Sources:
bewitchingways.com, magical uses for incense, resins, and oils, accessed November 26, 2010.
luckymojo.com, protective spells and amulets, accessed November 26, 2010.
Read more at Suite101: Psychic Shielding and Protection Techniques http://www.suite101.com/content/psychic-shielding-and-protection-techniques-a313522#ixzz16atnu1MD
pagan reading list
Suggested Reading List
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham
Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman’s Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess by Phyllis Curott
Green Witchcraft by Aoumiel (Ann Moura)
True Magick by Amber K
Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development by Christopher Penczak
Heart of Wicca: Wise Words from a Crone on the Path by Ellen Cannon Reed
The Spiral Dance by Starhawk
Natural Magic by Marian Green
Wheel of the Year: Living the Magical Life by Pauline Campanelli
The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan
Witchcraft by Ronald Hutton
AmysGreenDreams.etsy.com
pagan.meetup.com
wicca.meetup.com
witches.meetup.com
azuregreen.com
abaxion.com
ecauldron.net
paganwiccan.about.com
witchvox.com
wicca.timerift.net
Christians becoming Wiccan
http://www.wicca-spirituality.com/christian-wicca.html
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham
Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman’s Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess by Phyllis Curott
Green Witchcraft by Aoumiel (Ann Moura)
True Magick by Amber K
Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development by Christopher Penczak
Heart of Wicca: Wise Words from a Crone on the Path by Ellen Cannon Reed
The Spiral Dance by Starhawk
Natural Magic by Marian Green
Wheel of the Year: Living the Magical Life by Pauline Campanelli
The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan
Witchcraft by Ronald Hutton
AmysGreenDreams.etsy.com
pagan.meetup.com
wicca.meetup.com
witches.meetup.com
azuregreen.com
abaxion.com
ecauldron.net
paganwiccan.about.com
witchvox.com
wicca.timerift.net
Christians becoming Wiccan
http://www.wicca-spirituality.com/christian-wicca.html
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