06/01/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
Your romantic potential still needs some fulfillment -- and today, your great social energy should help you get closer to your desired goal! It's a great time to heat up any relationship you want.

05/31/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
Your sweet, romantic side is out in the open today -- and should catch someone's attention quickly! If you're partnered, you need quality time together; if not, it's time to start looking!

05/30/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
Change is in the air, and while that is usually your forte, you may not be so sure this one is for you. See if you can get yourself to shake things up on the edges, if only to give others something to think about.

Garden Update.

   Well so far my garden is going pretty good, My Chamomile and Thyme is starting to get little green sprouts, Yay me!. I also planted some Cilantro today. So other then that everything is going good with it. Although I kind of drowned my catnip yesterday but it soaked up the water so hopefully it'll be alright in the long run. At least that's what I'm hoping.

05/29/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
Listen carefully to your people today -- at least one of them, while seeming to drone on about some old story you've heard a million times, drops a bomb that can change everything, if you're listening.

05/28/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
Do your own thing today, no matter the cost. Your need to abide by your own rules is stronger than almost anything else right now, and it should pay off for you in a big way. Go for it!

05/27/2011

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
As usual, you're pretty far out ahead of the pack. Today's bold energy helps you set trends or surprise folks who are a little less open-minded than you are. There's no shame in being this far ahead!

Herb Garden

    I started my own herb garden today, I am using artificial lighting because of the weather here being so crapping. I know other people who has been able to grow herbs and stuff in artificial lighting so I'm hoping it works for me, I have never had much of a 'green thumb', but I'm hoping i can make this work. I'm starting kind of slow, I only picked up 6 herbs to start with, I planted Rosemary, Thyme, Catnip, Chamomile, Basil, and Caraway. Once I'm able to make these grow, I'll add more and more herbs, having my garden grow. I just planted them today, so I know it's going to take awhile for them to grow, but I'm hoping it all works for me, I hope if I take care of them, I'll be able to make them grow. My nephew told me to make sure I talk to my plants. So heck I may even try talking to them, maybe it'll all work out for me. Would be nice to have my own herb garden.

05/26/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
You're often quite altruistic, but on a day like today, you can tell that there are enough others covering for you that you can get away with a little self-care. Do whatever you want to do!

05/25/2011...And some rambling

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
You are better able to communicate with large groups today, including public speaking. If that's not on your schedule, you may just want to ponder how you can reach more people with your message.

  I have to say this one is way off today, I haven't been able to communicate anyone with today, I have been in a pretty sour mood today, It's like nothing has been going my way at all, I can't seem to win or talk to anyone today. I sort of feel like I'm on the edge of my seat. I have been gone most of the day, then when I got home a friend dropped by (Have to say I really wasn't in the mood for her drama), but I was a good friend and I listened to her. After that all I wanted to do was escape, so I escape to my bedroom and only talking to people when I have to. It seems like everything I have a bad mood, I get so drained, like I could sleep for a week. 

  So I wasn't able to go work in the attic today, but that's alright, because how I'm feeling today I would end up just throwing and breaking everything. Which might not be good in the long run. So now it's a little after 11 pm and I plan to take it easy the rest of the night. Maybe I'll get some stuff tomorrow, but right now I don't plan to do much of anything. Like I said I feel drained. 

Thanks for reading, 

Brandy 

05/24/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
Debt and other financial limits are holding you back somewhat today -- but you can find a way to do what you need to do. Make sure that you've got a plan for handling the worst of it, though! 


Ok This one is really true, hit the nail on the head, of course I wasn't smart enough to have a plan for handling the worse, So I'll just do what I always do and make it through in whatever way works. LoL

Getting Stuff Together.

    Well I went today and got a few supplies to start getting my alter together. I have a pretty tight budget so It may take me awhile to get everything that bought up that I want for my alter, but I'm glad I got started and at least got something brought up. So far I got some candles, candle holders, and some bowls. I also got my Jesus candle, because as I said I am a Christian Wicca, So I have to put a Jesus candle on my alter to represent my Christian beliefs. I haven't got my God or Goddess candle yet, because I haven't find the candles that call out to me yet. (if that makes sense?)
     I also went and got me some cleaning supplies today so I can get to work on cleaning out that attic, I plan to go and start on that this evening, just waiting for it to cool down a little, because I know it's going to be hot, and I mean really hot up there. So I'm going to wait for it to cool down just a little bit so I'll be able to breath up there with just a fan going.
    I know it doesn't seem like much, but I'm just glad that I am getting stuff together, and getting stuff done. So just thought I'd send this updated email, to let people know where I stand.


Thanks for reading,
Brandy

05/23/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
Your mounting sense of interest and engagement with something or someone is exciting -- and you're not the only one feeling that way! Today is perfect for making sure that you're moving forward.

05/22/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
Change is on the way -- and you're the one bringing it about! At the very least, you are inspiring the right people to take the right action, so that's something you can be proud of when this phase is all over.

Hot, Hot, Hot...and a little more.

     So I went up to the attic today to start cleaning it out, and whew it is hot up there, I knew it was going to be but still I don't like it being that hot, I got some stuff moved and starting going through some stuff, So at least I started it, I'll more in likely all be able to work on it on the weekends and some evenings. So I know that It's going to take me awhile to get it done but I'm just glad I that I started it. And just thought I'd share that since I have a little time to waste.
    Not really much else going on since yesterday, Took my niece out to pick of Dandelion Leaves and some basil today, got them drying out now. I know it'll take a well for them to try out, but it's another thing that I'm glad that I have gotten started. at times I feel like I'm behind everyone else, but I have to keep reminding myself that I am new to this so it makes sense that I don't have much yet. But I'm working on it, so I'm not going to worry about ir get stressed out about it.

05/21/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
None of the important stuff is going on up near the surface level, so you need to make sure that you're able to poke around more deeply. You can find secret communications if you look.

Okay so I admit, I can be an idiot sometimes.

      Okay I have to admit, I feel a little bit like an idiot, earlier in this blog, I posted something about, being nervous about the Horned God because I thought it meant something different. Well after some research I find out that is something completely different then what I thought it was. Now I know and understand What and Who the Horned God Is, I now feel a little guilty for ever thinking that, it meant anything else. But that is what learning is all about right? Learning from your own mistakes, or you own misunderstanding. So although, as I said at the moment, I feel like an idiot, I'm glad that I was smart enough to do some research and found out the truth. 

      So In our house, we have this attic, really private, big space, I mean it's huge, So I plan to clean it out go through the the stuff that's in there. And that's where I plan to put my alter and my shrines. That what I have privacy and I'm around from everyone else. Now that I'm hiding anything, everyone in my family knows about my Wicca beliefs, just as they know about my Christian beliefs. That is what's great about my family. no one judges, they listen to you when you want to talk about something,and if they is a way to help out then, they will try to help. I'm just glad I'm not in one of that families where I got to keep this part of my life hidden. If fact I have other members that was interested in Wicca, so it's good that I get to talk to them, and they have me that they can talk to. Which works out, in a good way I suspect.

       So anyways I guess that is enough rambling today, I have tired, still not sleeping to well, Hopefully that will pass soon enough, I'm tired of being tired.


Thanks for reading,
Brandy            

Some Ramblings....

      It seems like the more I try to stay calm and collective that more people around is negative. And at times I feel myself getting negative with them, like they are pulling me into their world of negativity. I really need to invest in some incense that I can burn when In a room alone to keep me relaxed as often as possible.

     On another note, here lately I have been reading up on some herbs, and their magickal meanings, some of that is pretty interesting. I have also find out out to make my own oil. I'm also getting ready to make me a room that's all for Wicca, I plan to have me and alter, and I have a shelf that I can keep all my oils, and herbs, and anything else that I might get over time.

   Might take a lil time to get everything in order, but I'll get it all together, I don't want to try to rush and feel like I have to get everything done right away, because then it may all turn into a headache in a way. So i don't want that to happen, when I am having a good time learning all that I am learning. So I am going to take my time doing a little bit at a time, and letting this all unfold naturally. This weekend I plan to start going through stuff, a lot of my old stuff seeing what I want to keep and what I can get rid of. The my friend step of getting stuff done. and I'm going to start that tomorrow.

   Well that's enough rambling for now, I'll keep everything up to date on how everything in progressing.

Thanks for reading,
Brandy

05/20/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
Try not to let yourself get too distracted today -- you need to make sure that your energy is as concentrated as it can be. That might not be much, but it should be plenty to keep you from failing. 



Tonight's Moon: Waning Gibbous 77% Full

05/19/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
You can't stick to any one thing today -- but that doesn't mean everything is easy. In fact, you probably have difficulties getting much done, but you can at least explore quite a bit of territory. 


Tonight's Moon: Waning Gibbous 84% Full

Wiccan Ethics

1. Harm none through your actions, words, or decisions (including yourself).
2. Do not cast magick to harm another. Do not cast magick on another without their consent.
3. Heal the Earth, for she is our mother.
4. Whatever energy you send out returns to you threefold. Therefore, attempt to always do positive things or your actions will cause you great problems.
5. Celebrate the Sabbats in the Wheel of the Year and the Esbats at the New and Full moon to honor the gods.
6. Never berate another's religion, for it is not our place to question how a deity may show itself to another.
7. Never reveal who is a witch without their permission.
8. Do not take Wicca lightly. To "dabble" is to show dishonor to the beliefs of Wicca and to show the public that the religion is worthless.
9. Honor the Elders of the Craft, for they possess knowledge far beyond yours.
10. Treat knowledge as a sacred gift. Look for it in all things, both good and bad. Learn from mistakes as well as successes.
11. Keep within your Book of Shadows your magickal learnings.
12. Never speak ill of those who are witches, for they are your brethren at all times.
13. Work magick where you will be undisturbed by others who do not know of it. Do not teach magick to those who would not treat it respectfully.

Wicca 101: Wiccan Days of The Week – Wicca Basics

In many traditions of Paganism and Wicca, days of the week are very important aspects of effective spellcasting. For example, spells to do with abundance or prosperity could be done on Thursday, because it is associated with riches and desire. When casting a spell concerning business or communication, one might prefer to work on a Wednesday due to its associations. [/p] While not all traditions follow this rule, when you’re doing any sort of magical working, always be sure to document the day of the week you’re performing the spell. You might be surprised later on to see some connections!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday
Color: Yellow & gold
Planet: Sun
Metal: Gold
Deities: Brighid, Helios, Ra
Gemstones: Quartz crystal, diamond, amber, carnelian
Herbs & Plants:Marigold, sunflower, cinnamon
Associations: Agriculture, beauty, hope, victory, self-expression and creativity

Monday
Color: Silver, white, light blue
Planet: Moon
Metal: Silver
Deities: Thoth, Selene
Gemstones: Pearl, opal, moonstone
Herbs & Plants: Wintergreen and other mints, catnip, comfrey, sage, chamomile
Associations: Childbearing and family life, purity and virginity, healing, wisdom, intuition

Tuesday
Color: Red and orange
Planet: Mars
Metal: Iron
Deities: Lilith, Mars, Aries, the Morrighan
Gemstones: Garnets, ruby
Herbs & Plants: Thistles, holly, coneflower, cactus
Associations: War and conflict, enemies, initiation, marriage and protection

Wednesday
Color: Purple
Planet: Mercury
Metal: Mercury (Quicksilver)
Deities: Odin, Hermes, Mercury, Athena, Lugh
Gemstones: Adventurine, agate
Herbs & Plants: Aspen trees, lilies, lavender, ferns
Associations: Business and job-related issues, communication, loss and debt, traveling and journeys

Thursday
Color: Royal blues, greens
Planet: Jupiter
Metal: Tin
Deities: Thor, Zeus, Jupiter, Juno
Gemstones: Turquoise, amethyst, lapis lazuli
Herbs & Plants: Honeysuckle, oak trees, cinquefoil
Associations: Honor and family loyalty, harvests, clothing and riches, fealty

Friday
Color: Pink, aqua/blue-green
Planet: Venus
Metal: Copper
Deities: Freya, Venus, Aphrodite
Gemstones: Coral, emerald, rose quartz
Herbs & Plants: Strawberries, apple blossoms, feverfew
Associations: Family life and fertility, sexuality, harmony, friendship, growth

Saturday
Color: Black, dark purple
Planet: Saturn
Metal: Lead
Deities: Saturn, Hecate
Gemstones: Apache tear, obsidian, hematite
Herbs & Plants: Thyme, mullein, cypress
Associations: Agriculture and creativity, fortune and hope, protection and banishment of negativity

05/18/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
Your friends, family or colleagues need a little guidance -- but not directly! Just inspire them quietly to take action or come together, and they are sure to do just that. Your influence is profound, if low-key.

Tonight's Moon: Waning Gibbous 92% Full


(oh just FYI I get the Horoscope and Moon phases are from. www.spellofmagic.com everyday)

Basic rules of wicca

There are many kind of wiccans and many different kind of practicing it, but all of us share many common things. In next, we will tell you few basic rules of wicca, which of most wiccans do believe in, but may express them in several different ways. Important fact to remember is that as some of the wiccans may be witches, but all witches are not wiccans. Two most important wiccan rules are: "Do what you want as long as you don't harm anyone" and the rule of the threefold. The first rule means that people should do those things in one's life what are right for him or her, but never harm anyone else while doing it. It is obvious that this cannot always happen, but in those situations one's must use his or her's own moral and accept the upcoming consequences. The rule is threefold goes "Whenever you do good or bad, it will return to you in times three". In common this means, that performing magic aimed for good, good things come to you, and performing magic for bad, bad things will come to you. Other wiccan rules: Goddess and god Wiccans believe, that there is feminine and masculine side in deities, which tend to live in balance as a equal forces. One therefore should try to find balance within by looking for both masculine and feminine elements inside one and try to respect them. Import to know is that this does have nothing to do with sexual habits. Everyone has these qualities, some more on hand than others. Respecting nature Wiccans respect nature and the principle that we should not take more than we need from the surrounding world. They want to take card of our enviroment and in modern day one can achieve this example by recycling, not buying unnecessary objects and reserve energy by not using a car. Spiritual freedom Everyone has their own right to select their beliefes. Wiccans don't believe spreading a religion by converting people's beliefes nor have need to change one another beliefs of deities. Personal responsibility You are responsible of what you do and say. Personal responsibility means also taking responsibility how you affect others life. You should still remember that there are also limits in doing that. Other people's feelings and deeds following them are people's own responsibility. Honesty is important thing in personal responsibility. Making choices without consering it's effects on other people feeling may sound hard, but in the longer timeline it causes less nuisance than you pretending of being something else that you are. One should also be careful not to interfere with other people's things. You can always support and show compassion to them (and you should), but things in other people's lives are in their own responsibility. Growing as a human Growing and developing must be taken care of your whole life. You must acquire the skills you need so you can life full life. We are our own priests and priestesses Each individuals have talent and right to be in contect to the divine. We don't need people to act as our middlemen, priest-caste, to tell us who or what to worship or why, how and when. We can ability to agree in ourselves of these things. Sabbaths Wiccans celebrate eight different seasonal festivies, which are called sabbaths. Samhain, 31.10, pagan year change, Yule 21.12, Imbolg 2.2, Oestara 21.3, Beltane 1.5, Litha 21.6, Lammas 1.8 ja Madron 21.9. Magic Wiccans believe in magic and practice it. It is a true force, which life of your self and your people close to you can be changed. Using magic should always consider thorough. Motto could be: "Be careful what you wish for". You must fully understand the possible results of using magic, when you consider using it. Doing magic, you must be very sure, that you are using precise thing to help with the problem you are bounded with. Law of Power Power, energy, is a holy gift from goddess and god and it should never be used for evil purposes. Power must not be used for harming, hurting or controlling anyone and it can be only used when needed, and for using it noone should never ask for a payment. Do not use the force for reaching for a glory, and even when you use power for your own benefits, consider it well through before using. Using a power for self benefits is not in the principles of wicca.

The Wiccan Rede

The Wiccan Rede
(Full Version)

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Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust.
Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give.

For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out.
To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme.

Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much.
Honor the Old Ones in deed and name,
let love and light be our guides again.

Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the joyful tune.
Widdershins go when the moon doth wane,
and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.

When the Lady's moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two.
When the moon rides at Her peak then your heart's desire seek.

Heed the North winds mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail.
When the Wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.

When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth.
When the wind whispers from the West, all hearts will find peace and rest.

Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.
Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows.

Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God's
insight.   Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower.

Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland.
Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye.

Hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning.
White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility.

Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine.
Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen.

Elder is the Lady's tree burn it not or cursed you'll be.
Four times the Major Sabbats mark in the light and in the dark.

As the old year starts to wane the new begins, it's now Samhain.
When the time for Imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows.

When the wheel begins to turn soon the Beltane fires will burn.
As the wheel turns to Lamas night power is brought to magick rite.

Four times the Minor Sabbats fall use the Sun to mark them all.
When the wheel has turned to Yule light the log the Horned One rules. 
(Seeing how I see myself as more of a Christian Wicca I don't really 
like this one, Anything that says anything about horned one makes me nervous.
Unless I am just misunderstanding this, which if I am please let me know)

In the spring, when night equals day time for Ostara to come our way.
When the Sun has reached it's height time for Oak and Holly to fight.

Harvesting comes to one and all when the Autumn Equinox does fall.
Heed the flower, bush, and tree by the Lady blessed you'll be.

Where the rippling waters go cast a stone, the truth you'll know.
When you have and hold a need, harken not to others greed.

With a fool no season spend or be counted as his friend.
Merry Meet and Merry Part bright the cheeks and warm the heart.

Mind the Three-fold Laws you should three times bad and three times good.
When misfortune is enow wear the star upon your brow.

Be true in love this you must do unless your love is false to you.

These Eight words the Rede fulfill:

"An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will"

13 Preambles of Wicca by H.P. Thomas Moore

In addition to the “Wiccan Rede” there are also 13 articles that are followed. These preambles as they are called aid in attuning the self and becoming one with the earth and the spiritual world through study, self exploration and action. Each has lessons that are learned and not all are easy to complete. It is the drive to complete them and the knowledge that is rewarded as well as the spiritual alignment that makes them worth while. What follows is the list of the 13 Preambles, as well as a deeper understanding of each.  

1: Know Yourself
2: Know your Craft
3: Learn
4: Apply Knowledge
5: Achieve Balance
6: Keep your thoughts in good order
7: Keep your words in good order
8: Celebrate life
9: Attune with the cycles of the Earth
10: Breathe and eat correctly
11: Exercise the body
12: Meditate
13: Honor the Goddess and God

As you can see from the preambles the worship of deities falls last on the list. I would like to approach that first before we go in depth into each article.

13: Honor the Goddess and God 
The Goddess and God are within us as they are also within all living things on this Earth. In this case by following the first 12 articles you are already honoring the Goddess and God because they are a part of you. The 13th article is more about honoring the spirit or energy of the Goddess and God. This can be better achieved after one has attuned themselves by following the other articles. So though at first the 13 Preambles may seem egotistical in a way they are not once you explore them more fully. These 13 Preambles are nothing new, in fact many religions and cultures have them, though they are less stressed in other religions unless you plan on becoming a Priest or Pastor. They are known to us all on some level or another, and we may even follow these preambles without being a Wiccan. That is ok too; these are 13 good things to live by and can benefit anyone regardless of religious background or inspiration.

1: Know yourself 
Self knowledge and awareness is something that we all strive to have. How are we going to work with the delicate energies that surround us if we first do not know what is self? This is a difficult one to achieve as there are still so many things out in our world that do not allow us to fully express ourselves as individuals that are aware and filled with love of the self. Once you come to a full understanding of who you are then it becomes easier to accept others for who they are as well. This acceptance becomes one of the first paths to peace. This is not only knowing the self, but accepting the self as well both must be achieved.

2: Know your Craft 
How many people do you know that are fully aware of their religion? I’m not just talking about what their places of worship teach them, or what their holy book says. I am talking a full understanding from the conception of the religion to the modern day interpretations of it. Chances are that you do not know many. People tend to follow the teachings that they hear but do not look further into their religion as a whole, unless of course they have a degree in Theology that is. This article talks about having the full knowledge of what your religion is about. Wicca, like most religions is much deeper than the surface information that we are all aware of. It has tradition, it has its guiding forces and it has its incarnation. I know a lot of people that claim to be Wiccan or Pagan and yet have never read or studied the origins of the religion. How are you going to gain a deeper understanding and spiritual awareness if you do not know where you came from to start with? Know your Craft is just that, it is attaining the wisdom and knowledge of your religion.

3: Learn 
What does the word learn mean? The dictionary defines Learn as “To gain knowledge, comprehension, or mastery of through experience or study” Learning is something that we do everyday. Each moment that we are alive we are learning and experiencing things. It is the knowledge that we get from experience and study that allows us to make choices in life as well as live our lives to the best and fullest that we are capable of. Think about what the world would be like if no one ever learned anything? Chances are you wouldn’t be reading this article right now because you didn’t learn to read! When we talk about learning here we are not only talking about the lessons that we have each day, we are also talking about the knowledge of the craft and learning our lessons on a spiritual and karmic level as well. To learn is to know, and to know is to grow.

4: Apply Knowledge 
Once you have the knowledge from the learning you need to put it into practical application. Wisdom cannot be spread if people were to hide all of the knowledge that they have attained. This isn’t to say that you need to be pushy, but freely share what you know so that you can learn from someone else what they know. This also talks about the application of knowledge of the Rede as well as the Preambles in your life. Apply them fully and you can experience a life you had never thought was possible to explore.

5: Achieve Balance 
Balance is important in any metaphysical way of thought just as it is in any religion or philosophy. You strive to achieve a balance of body, mind, and spirit through various forms and knowledge. Many of us have moments when we feel like this balance has been achieved, and yet it fades after a while. Remember that we are all human, and therefore a prone to making mistakes and it is ok to do so. There are of course some individuals out there Sai Baba for instance that has fully attained this type of balance, but for most of us it will come and go. The main lesson is to allow it to come and when it leaves learn and apply what you have learned to attain it once again.

6: Keep your Thought is Good Order 
This article is twofold in nature. First it talks about the power of positive thought. Not allowing negative thought patterns to enter your mind is a large part of keeping thoughts in good order. The more that you focus on positive things the more that you will attract those things, as we know from learning about the power of intention. Second, it talks about thinking before you speak. So many people blurt out what they want to say regardless of if it is going to damage someone else in thought or emotion. Think hard about what you are going to say before it is said. Make a conscious effort to plan your words carefully so that what you say can aid in allowing for the greatest good for the persons that you are speaking to.

7: Keep your Words in Good Order 
This follows suit to article 6 above. After you have thought about what you are going to say carefully speak those words. Speak in a manner that is soothing and peaceful and try to avoid emotions like anger, hate and frustration in your speech. We can get so caught up in an emotional swirl that we sometimes forget to not express that in our speech. We can certainly tell the person how we are feeling and that sort of discussion is great, that way no one leaves feeling unwanted or insecure with themselves.

8: Celebrate Life 
Live each and every day to the fullest that you can experience it. See each day as a new lesson to be learned and do not hold grudges or allow things to bring you down. Sometimes focusing on the day to day living can be the most rewarding, then we are not feeling any anxiety about what the future may hold for us and instead can truly experience life.

9: Attune with the Cycles of the Earth 
For Wiccans this one is done quite often. Every Sabbat that we celebrate aids us in attuning to the cycles of the Earth, but there is more to it than just that. Attuning with the Earth also means to love and care for the planet on which you live. Strive to aid the Earth in life. Living Green, planting trees, aiding nature and its inhabitants all help you to attune yourself with the Earth. If we learn to attune ourselves sand aid in taking care of our planet than Mother Gaia will see to it that we are taken care of as well.

10: Breathe and Eat Correctly 
Remember that old adage “The Body is a Temple”? As we talked about before with article 13 the Goddess and God inhabit us all, just as they do all creatures. Taking care of the body by incorporating healthy living plays a part in honoring the Goddess and God. This does not mean in any way that you have to live on nuts, twigs and berries! It only means that you are being cautious of what you put into your body. Be aware of what you ingest and how it is going to affect your body and its systems.

11: Exercise the Body 
This falls into the article above in a stronger fashion. Not only taking care of the body through eating correctly but also through exercise. It is the strength of the body that aids in the strength of the spirit and mind. Doing these can aid as well in achieving the balance from article 5.

12: Meditate 
We are all aware of the importance of meditation. It helps us to know what is self and what is not self as well as to connect us with our Higher Self and Guides. Meditation is exercise for the mind and spirit. Meditating in addition to the two articles above become the base foundations for achieving the balance in life. Finding the time to relax the mind can aid us in so many ways and becomes an important aspect to living.
These are the 13 Preambles of Wicca. They are guidelines to follow in order to experience life to the fullest and attune oneself with the spiritual world as well as the physical. Work slowly when following the Preambles, don’t rush them or jump ahead, or you will only cheat yourself in the long run. Take each for what it is and learn the lessons that they have to teach you fully.


Rev. Thomas Moore is High Priest of The Coven of L.I.G.H.T in South West Florida, as well as a professional Psychic and Healer. He teaches a variety of classes in the metaphysical field as well as Wicca and is the Store Manager for Starchild Books in Port Charlotte Florida.
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05/17/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
The most reliable of your friends are key to today's success -- so make sure that you are in touch with them. They may not even have to do anything, as knowing they are there is enough to give you confidence. 


Tonight's Moon: Full Moon 98% Full

Just A Little More About Me........

   So as I said I'm new to this whole Wicca thing, so right now I'm not just doing a lot of researching, and learning, and trying to meet new people in this lifestyle. (Which is turning out to be harder then I thought) I have no supplies or anything like that, but I'm saving up and going to get some stuff that I have seen, that I have either liked or thought that I might need.
   But anyways, been doing a lot of reading, and I have to say I am interested in learning how to read auras, I was planning on practicing today, but I got little or no sleep last night, and not really relaxed. So I'm going to have to wait until a day that I'm well rested and able to relax, because that's the first thing about learning anything new right. Got to be completely relaxed, right?
   I have also find a herbal recipe, that is suppose to help with headaches, so I'm interested in trying that out too, since I get headaches a lot.  I also find a herbal recipe that is suppose to help you relax and sleep, and after last night I'm thinking I may need to try that out too. But anyways I'll try those out in time, so for now I'll keep reading, researching, learning all that I can, and hopefully meet some other people that I'll able to talk to, maybe learn from, and so forth.

Thank you for reading,
Brandy

05/16/2011

TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18)
You're eager to take something to the next level, but you might not be sure how to go about it. Your desire is half of what you need -- do a little research to figure out what comes next.

****(I actually agree with my horoscope today...
A lot of times I don't really agree with them.)****

Tonight's Moon
Waxing Gibbous
95% Full

Just A Little About Me......

So I decided that I need to start a blog to keep track of my journey into Wicca, This is not my 'book of shadows' that I keep private in a notebook off of the computer. This is just to keep track of what I learn and my feelings about what I learn, I'll also end up posting my horoscope and the moon phase on my blog to just to help myself keep up to date.
Now I know everyone isn't going to agree with me taking this journey and is you don't like this choice that I have made for myself, please just leave my blog. I'm not going to judge you for any choices that you make, and all I ask  is that you don't judge me for the ones I have made.
Now that I have that said let me start off by saying a little more about myself. yes I am interested in Wicca, yes I am going to follow this path and see where it leads me, I have to do that to be happy with myself. that being said I always have to add that I did go to a Christian school, and I am not now or ever going to turn my back on my Christian beliefs. I know many of you will say that those two beliefs shouldn't go together, but hey this is my life and those are my beliefs, again if you don't like it, feel free to leave my blog, no one is making you read this.
But if you want to know about me, and my journey this feel free to follow me and see where this path takes me.
Thank you for reading,
Brandy