New Writers!

I am very excited to say that I have found more writers for my blog! My friends are willing to share information, story, ect. This should make my blog more interesting and hopefully have a bit more of a community. If anyone is reading my blog and wants to share anything then just shoot me an e-mail at Witchywomanrose28@gmail.com. Thanks! And Blessed Be!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

This is a little late but oh well! St. Patrick's day is a day to celebrate the wee folk, faeries, elves, and (of course) Leprecauns! The color green is a color of the earth. It's a color of growth, healing, and luck! I honored the fae this holiday by picking up trash along the road I live on. It really opened my eyes to how many people simply have lost respect for nature. I hope the goddess blesses all of their lives so they see how much beauty is around them. Blessed be everyone and have a happy day!

Three Keys to Life

In my opinnion there are only three things we need to live a peaceful and fulfilling life: Love, Courage, and a Clear Mind. I came to this conclusion based on learning about Buddhism and Hinduism. Based on these religions the Ego is the false self which we need to be freed from. The Ego is our thoughts and feelings which cause us to suffer. The true self is our awareness. Therefore we are not our emotions and thoughts. I started to think about this deeply. I liked emotions but I also liked the freedom of meditation. I didn't want emotions or my thoughts to control me. Therefore I decided that I will try to keep my mind clear of these excess things. I still felt that would leave me unconnected with people so love is important to give. But in order for me to keep my mind clear and my heart full of love, I will have to keep it clear of fear. This is where courage comes in. If I face my challenges with a clear mind in the first place I will not have any fear. I need to keep focused. If I am successful I will feel free and peaceful. These are just my thoughts currently on the subject. I hope to apply this to my life and see if I can sustain it.

Happy Ostara!

Happy Spring Equinox! I can't believe it is spring! The smell of the wet earth is absolutely delightful and soon the smell of flowers will fill the air. It is very true that the spring is of the element air. Make sure to look at both the sun and moon today/tonight and give thanks for everything nature gives us. We shall sow our seeds. I am hoping to make a faery garden this spring. I started a faery house. I'll make sure to post a picture of it when I'm done. Anyway have a fantastic Ostara everyone!

Spring Poems and Haikus:

Growth
I watch the flowers growing.
I watch the flowers run.
I watch the flowers playing games.
I watch the flowers have fun.

I feed the flowers friendship.
I feed the flowers love.
I feed the flowers knowledge.
I feed the flowers sun from above.

I grow the garden with all my might.
I try to make it bloom bright.
And when it blooms it is a wonderful sight.

Sunny Day
Forest
windy, sunny
sighing, sweeping, turning
whispering secrets of the past
peaceful

Make a Wish
Stars, luminous light
blown out by shining bright sun.
Daylight returning.

Smile
White lily, opens
facing rising shining sun.
Luminous petals.

Imbolc or Candlemas

Although the snow still covers the ground and winter cold is present, Imbolc is about the beginning of the awakening from the slumber of the earth. As I walk outside I hear birds chirping in the trees and think about all of the life to come soon. New life is taking form in the wombs of animals. The sun is getting stronger day by day and the night time is no longer as dominant. The clear blue sky makes the world more colorful. February 2nd is the time to honor the coming change of the seasons and to remind ourselves that winter is almost finished. Listen to the silence of nature and hear earth waiting for the sun to melt the snow and provide life.

Happy Yule!

I hope everyone had a good winter solstice! This one was very special because of the lunar eclipse. The snow glistens and the moon blesses our feasts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C4mfpIM7qM
(This isn't a video I made but it's very nice)

Samhain (Halloween)

Happy Halloween everyone! I hope everyone has a fantastic time treat or treating, pumpkin carving, and generally making merry! Tonight is the time to honor the dead and do some divination. I remember two people who have past in my family and will light a candle for each of them.

Chant for the Dead

For one who did expire
to a realm much higher
I ignite this divine fire

(Can be said while lighting a candle for ghosts and spirits.)

For a Deceased Loved One

I remember your face
your smile and grace
I will see you in time
and in a better place