Saturday, February 28, 2009

Spells and Recipes for Spring


Okay, it's ironic to be typing this when it's snowing outside, but here goes;


Faerie Invocation

written by yours truly


Faeries, faerieland folk I pray,

Shide, Gnomes, Brownies, Pixies,

Join me here so we can play,

Dryads, Elves, Nymphs, Sprites,

Grant your magic to aid me this day,

You are always welcome in my home,

Blessed wee folk, spirits of Earth, blessed fae,

Accept my offerings spirits of light,

Blessed be and merry meet.


Come See Me Oil

One drop cinnamon

Three drops rose

Six drops sandalwood.


Charm to Banish Anger

again by yours truly


Raging tempest, burning flame,

Anger be gone in Jesus's name,

Rose petals, silk lace,

All will be calm in Mary's embrace


((Requires rose oil to dab on temples and wrists))



Greed in the Craft


I have to address this because it is something that is near impossible to get away from, so much so that it is downright irritating.
Commericalism has infected the Craft like a disease. It has been that way for years, as long as I have been involved in it and long before.
It is degrading to what we do and it removes from its point.
Now, granted, I do have a little spell and tarot service up on myspace, but I am unbelievably cheap (Think single dollar amounts here.) But charging fifty dollars for candles and some sage or over a hundred dollars for an advanced Wicca course that is only recycled garbage is a bit much.
But yeah, I'm picking on you Magicka School and Sacred Mists. Lay off on the prices dude. Some of us want to practice the old ways in the old way, through apprenticeship and free exchange.
Brightest Blessings Be


Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The Essence of All Things

This by far was one of the most difficult lessons for me to learn as a witch; magic exists in all things. The concept I understood and made use of to some degree, but it took some time before it seeped into my daily life. For me, it took some serious perception changes before I realized everything has the capability of being sacred and magical.

I'm curious if any other witches have this problem starting out. It seems to be a prevalent issue, particularly with ceremonial based practices. It is this concept that helps eliminate much of the unncessary complications from the spirituality of the Craft. Without a solid foundation of it, some, from my observations, tend to get caught up in the "things" and not the "essence" within the things, which magic is all about.

You can talk in vague metaphors and wave a sword around all you want and not get the basic idea that makes all of this possible.

There's no need to make such a simple thought so complex. The same applies to several other foundational beliefs of witchcraft, such as polarity and subsitution.

That is one reason why I have a difficult time buying into some of these people peddling "ancient lost secrets" and "the hidden knowledge of the ancient mystery schools." What can they possibly share that is not an expansion or overcomplication of these principles?

Also, speaking to my fellow college witches, how else can we practice our Craft all without acknowledging the inherent divinity in all things? Dorms do not allow athames and candles. For us community college folk, most parents strongly dislike the symbols of the Craft in general, such as the pentacle. We are forced by necessity to seek outside traditional methods to practice our art. This concept allows us that freedom.

There is magic inherent in all things.

I shall continue on later about other important principles, principles that should be expressed in the most basic of ways for the sake of all those learning and practicing them. These shall range from Heremetic Principles to Wiccan beliefs,often these being one and the same.

Brightest Blessings Be

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

A Series of Thoughts


After encountering again and again that I do not have a sufficent, formal place to express my own thoughts on the Craft, being a college age witch and other spiritual matters. I have made up my mind to create this blog for college age witches by a college age witch.
Fitting that I can use my very pagan google e-mail address to set it up, which I find very ironic.
Where to begin?
First off, I am 19 years old. I live in Arkansas and I am an anthropology major. I am attending a community college currently but as of next semster I will be attending a four year university in Missouri.
With Ostara only about a month away, signaling the arrival of Spring, I find it only fitting that this series of thoughts begin now.
What triggered this?
Honestly, the high-minded, overly complex, overly metaphorical teachings of a certain ceremonial magician I encountered online. I have never been this intent on putting down into words what I feel is and isn't important to study of Wicca and witchcraft in general.
I am simple in my approach. My speciality is folk magic and it shows in this regard. My theological ideas are basic, but powerful. My spirituality as well as my tradition are blended in several ways and very raw. Polished, posed, smoke and mirrors magic is not my forte at all.
So, in short, be prepared to hear some blunt, straightforward opinions from me on several issues. I have some strong words to share and I am going to share them.
Hopefully I can teach someone in the process.
Brightest Blessings Be