Blessings...

We certainly have a lot to be grateful for, as we pull the last of our loose ends together and head out on our new adventure towards the end of July. One of the things that I believe in is the power of the Moon and how this power helps us get our lives together. When I look at this picture, I see myself on the rocky shoreline of Maine next month giving thanks to Mother Moon for allowing me once again to enjoy my life on Mother Ocean aboard Evergreen.

If you would like to learn more about the power of the Moon and how to engage with Her visit the link:

http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/moonphasemagic/

The following is posted by Patti Wigington - one of my favorite resources:

July's full moon is known as the Blessing Moon, although it's also called the Meadow Moon. July was originally called Quintilus, but was later renamed in honor of Julius Caesar.

Correspondences:

• Colors: Green, silver, blue-gray
• Gemstones: Moonstone, white agate, opals or pearls
• Trees: Ash and Oak
• Gods: Juno, Venus, Cerridwen, Athena, Nephthys, Lugh
• Herbs: Mugwort, hyssop, lemon balm
• Element: Water 

This is a great time to do divination and dreamwork. Find a way to incorporate the watery energy of the Blessing Moon into your spell crafting and ritual. Enjoy the relaxing feeling of July's full moon and use it in your personal meditation.

 

Mother, Mother, Ocean...

June 18, 2015

Greetings and abundant “Thors” day blessing to Everyone!

Thor, mighty God of Thunder and protector of the common man, we honor you!

Some of you may be wondering how I will carry on my magickal practice when I return to the Sea.  Well, that’s an easy question to answer.  I will be in the powerful embrace of Mother Ocean. Aphrodite, Ishtar and Venus were called Stella Maris or Star of the Sea.  These Goddesses are very powerful indeed

In French la mere means mother and la mer means sea.

The sea is where Darwin claims that all life began.  People, have gathered their food from it, used the tides, and felt the powerful rhythm for thousands of years.

Jimmy Buffet says a bit about the lure of the Sea:

Mother, mother ocean
I’ve heard you call
Wanted to sail upon your waters
Since I was three feet tall
You’ve seen it all
You see it all
I’ve watched the men who rode you
Switched from sails to steam
And in your belly you hold the treasures
Few have ever seen
Most of them dreams
Most of them dreams
Yes I am pirate
Two hundred years too late
The cannons don’t thunder
There’s nothing to plunder…

Sandra Kyne the author of Sea Magic says this:

Mother Ocean is that wonderful “in-between” place... Metaphorically, we step from the beach into the true currents of our lives. Here, awash in the natural world, we discover our own sacred balance.

Some people meditate for lengthy periods to reach that place in between the spiritual realm and Earth.  I will be so fortunate to be living there!  I’ll be able to actually feel the gentle movement of the floating boat while at anchor, or the surge of the sea as we plow through the water during a rollicking sail.  I can gather and bless the water for ritual, already prepared for me by Mother Ocean, and put it in a shell.  I can meditate beneath the outrageous shimmer of the stars at night.  Then when I climb out on deck in the morning I can enjoy my coffee while watching the sparkle of Sunlight dancing on the water, watch the dolphins and water birds play, and be ever amazed at the breeching whales.  This, my friends, is a world of wonder and delight, absolutely overflowing with MAGIC!!!

Thursdays are for Abundance!

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Prosperity magick is often done on Thursdays, using a green candle. If you want to add a stone to the mix, many of the green stones, like malachite, jade, or aventurine, are also associated with prosperity.

One of the things I always suggest when doing prosperity work is to keep an open mind. If you ask for one specific thing, like money, you might or might not get it. But if you leave room for the Universe to improvise, you might end up getting just the right thing and the right time to fill whatever need you have.

When I am going to do this spell, I often take a green votive and using the tip of my athame or a toothpick, scratch a few rune symbols (such as Uraz and Gifu) into it, along with  my initials.

God and Goddess hear my plea

Rain prosperity down on me

Bring in monies large and small

To pay my bills, one and all

Money earned and gifts for free

As I will, so mote it be

Note: If you are concerned about getting your prosperity in a way that is less than positive (a relative dying, for instance), you can always add at the end of this or any other spell: For the good of all, and according to the free will of all, so mote it be.

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It's Hurricane Season!

Blessings Everyone,

Well here we are in the month of June!  The Wheel of the year is turning and Litha approaches.  It’s hard to imagine that half the year has almost flown by!  

One of the things about June that those of us who live along the East coast of the US  and especially here at Basecamp is the fear of Hurricanes!!!

After you have taken proper mundane precautions to make sure your home and property is protected you can do something magical as well!

I am reprinting some advice from one of my favorite ladies – Ann Moura about how we can protect ourselves in the event of a Hurricane warning. 

This excellent spell comes from her book, Grimoire for the Green Witch: A Complete Book of Shadows  (Kindle Location 2622). Kindle Edition.

 Her first advice is: 

“Change another's Spell slightly so it is yours: to make the energy generated recognize that it comes from you and your will, so that it connects to work with you specifically.”

This is very important.  In order to be effective, you must change the spell ever so slightly to make it your own.  Put your energy into it.  I can’t stress this enough!

 For this spell you may find it helpful to address the Elemental Winds by raising the completed spell materials to each Quarter to energize spell:

 -North wind for physical actions

 -East wind for new beginnings and mental actions

-South wind for power and vigorous actions

 -West wind for cleansings and emotional actions

Alright, is everybody ready?  Here we go!

ANTI-HURRICANE SPELL

 Perform during: anytime there is threat of a hurricane.

You will need:  a sharp knife [not your Athame].

Spell casting: take knife in hand and go outdoors, facing the direction from which the wind is blowing. Wave the knife overhead three times in a great circle while saying: I call upon thee, Elementals Air and Water! Go wherever ye please, But stay thou far away from me! Throughout the oceans ye may roam! But nowhere near to my own home! For kith and kin are thee to me, That As I Will, So Mote It Be!

Thrust the knife into the ground while envisioning that the winds will be "split" and not come near. After the danger has passed, retrieve the knife and rinse it off.

If you'd like to learn more about spells and spellcrafting visit www.starlightdragoncoven.com

Tarot Readers Help Save Lives!

What happens if someone comes to a tarot reader in an urgent life crisis?  What if your client says I've been feeling suicidal, I' being abused, or I need help!

What I do is try to first give reassurance and then connect them to their nearest crisis hotline/helpline phone numbers or websites.  Click on this link to see what I offer:

http://www.seastartarot.com/sea-star-tarot-can-help-florida-crisis-hotlines--helplines.htm


Don't take these requests lightly!  You may be the first or only person to be contacted.  Do your best to get them connected to the proper resources.  You'll be glad you did and very relieved if they come back to thank you!

Many Blessings,

Sharon

Page of Pentacles

This is the card I drew today!  Wow!  I am right at a turning point with my Tarot reading business, so this is a great card to receive!  Let me explain.

The Page represents youthful energy.  That abundant growth energy that infuses the owner with strength, creativity, and that youthful passion that drives one to move forward and conquer the tasks ahead in order to become successful. 

The Page of Pentacles represents anything to do with, well, pentacles!  Practical, Earthly concerns are what this Page likes to speak about.  He is concerned with the labor, bookkeeping, organization of the plan, and the marketing.  He wants everything strategically in place so that growth may occur.

So, in essence I am being told to develop a “can do” attitude and get my act together, because then my success will be right around the corner.  I’m so excited!

If you are interested in what the cards may have to tell you come visit my Tarot Reading Room to find out!  http://www.seastartarot.com/sea-star-tarot-blog

Namaste’

Sharon

Moony Mondayness - Shock Waves!

This is something I hope I never experience!  But wait,  I think I might have a time or two, and it was just wearing a disguise!  Yes, I'm sure of it!  What do I mean?

Anytime the sky seems to fall, the world, as you know it, seems to end, things just seem to fall apart right before your eyes, and perhaps against your conscious wishes, you've been shipwrecked!

OMG, you say, I think this is happening to me!  Now what do I do?

First  try to get a grip on your emotions.  Drama, drama, drama!  It's OK to get angry, feel sad, cry, yell, etc., but don't lose your head!  

After the climax of whatever happens to make you feel wrecked, let the tears fall and express the agony to anyone who will listen, but when you have expressed it all and your soul is cleansed, open up and ask the Universe to help you sort it out. 

Get some rest and then make a thoughtful list of anything that you might have some control over. Don't dwell on those things that you can't control!  Moving forward is the key!

You must also try to grasp that this is probably a prearranged life path correction.  Pre-arranged? Would you pre-arrange your own destruction?  Maybe!  Your soul spends a significant amount of time planning and choosing a path before you reincarnate.  As souls, we are always trying to improve ourselves and grow toward connection with The Source, just like a plant turns & reaches toward the light.  This means that we might pick huge challenges during a lifetime in order to meet or exceed our goals!  To understand what I am talking about I would recommend that you read this book:

Journey of Souls by Michael Newton, PH.D.

It's easy to read, but the insights you will gain about life are incredible!

If you simply don't have time for this or just don't want to read this fabulous book you can always come to me for a Tarot reading!  Maybe I can help you sort things out?  I'll be waiting!

www.seastartarot.com

Namaste'

Sharon