Author: Moonwater

Fortifying Your Boundaries (a Witch’s Perspective)

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“I’ve reached the end of my rope,” my friend, Rhonda, said. “I can’t bend anymore. I can’t take any more.”

I nodded.

I saw it in Rhonda’s eyes.
She knew that I understood.

That’s because she knew my story.
During my first marriage, I told my husband that we needed to have food in the house. But he didn’t care. He took care of himself by buying fast food. And overspending on his own video games.

That, plus more details, inspired me to go for a real boundary of “I’m not going to live like this.” I filed for divorce. One of my best decisions.

I have insights for you.

1. State your boundary. Make it brief. Say, “I need this.”

    During my first marriage, I would try to “make my case.”
    He did not listen. He did not care.
    Instead, I’ve learned to say, “I need this walkway clear.”

    That’s the full thought.

    I don’t need to plead and have to justify what I need.

    I have worth as a human being. The Gods placed divinity within me. And within you.

    “Live your earthly life fully, but try to see the spiritual aspects of your activities as well. Remember—the physical and spiritual are but reflections of each other.” – Scott Cunningham

    2. Realize that your boundary mirrors boundaries in nature.

    “We cannot and must not give love to others before we have respect and love for ourselves.” – Scott Cunningham

    Realize that the Goddess wants your well-being.

    I remember that the bark of a Redwood Tree is highly fire-resistant.

    The bark protects the tree’s core. Redwoods can survive all but the most extreme fires.

    Again, we, witches, learn from nature.

    Maintain a good and strong boundary.

    You, like the glorious Redwood Tree, are loved and valued by the God and Goddess.

    Here is a prayer you can use.

    Gods,
    Surround me with your protection,
    Like the mother bear who protects her young,
    Or the lion who protects his pride.
    Here me now, and surround me with
    your protection on this Day/Night!
    So Mote It Be!

    May these insights support you on your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How Witches Deal with Someone Who Is Melting Down – Ep. 359

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    Moonwater reveals what helped her deal with her explosive and angry ex-husband. She shares practical ways to potentially de-escalate someone’s emotional outburst. Moonwater also provides a breathing exercise that invites the Goddess to strengthen you. Additionally, Moonwater shares a powerful prayer.

     

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    Choose the Goddess When Moments Are Dark (a Witch’s Perspective)

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    “How much choice do we have?” my friend, Alex, asked.

    “I always go back to what Doreen Valiente wrote in The Wiccan Rede:
    An it harm none, do what ye will.” I said.

    Later, I reflected on this conversation.

    I have two insights about this.

    1. “An it harm none” includes you.

    Sometimes, we must make the bold choice. Why? Because we might harm ourselves by “not even trying.”
    You might try a class. Or ask someone if they’d like to have coffee with you sometime.

    Also, we must be careful of addictions.

    My sweetheart is addicted to YouTube Shorts with golden retrievers and kittens (Don’t ask.)

    So, when he needs more sleep, he promises two friends that he will avoid YouTube Shorts for the day.
    Then he avoids harming himself due to lack of sleep.

    2. Think about what you really control.

    I notice that stoicism emphasizes that we only really control our thoughts and responses.

    Many external events, plus the opinions of others, are outside of our control.

    “You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius

    We may not control our first thought.

    But our second thought can be towards the Goddess.

    You can use a prayer like this:

    Goddess,
    Show me what I can change,
    and help me understand
    what is out of my control.
    Strengthen my virtue and my heart,
    For my love is strong for You.
    So Mote It Be.

    May these insights support your journey.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    Sabbats – Mabon – 2025

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    Happy Mabon!

    Mabon is a time of balance between light and dark. It is the autumn equinox when the days continue to grow shorter and the dark begins to take over the light. With the nights becoming longer, the power of the God is waning.

    As the second of the three harvest festivals of the year, Mabon is also known as the witches’ thanksgiving. We give thanks to the God and Goddess for all the bounty and sacrifices they have made for us. On this Sabbat, we have friends and family over for a meal of thanksgiving. Foods that are in season at this time of year make great dishes for the feast. Enjoy bread, corn, squash, and other autumn vegetables. Don’t forget wine, beer, and mead.

    Some witches pour some blackberry wine on the ground as a sacrifice to the Gods. This ritual gives us hope of keeping the God alive until Samhain, when the God makes the willing sacrifice to keep us alive.

    What did you do for Mabon this year? Share your experiences of the day with me here in the comments.

    Blessed Be,

    Moonwater Silverclaw

    What to Do When Life Forces You Into a New Chapter (a Witch’s Perspective) – Ep. 358

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    Moonwater reveals surprising ways to deal with painful times. These are times when life unexpectedly shoves us into a new chapter. The chapter often involves loss and pain. But with a mindful shift—and calling on the Goddess—we can emerge stronger. Even when our days may be hard to endure, we can experience positive moments. And, this can be surprising.

     

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    You May Be Surprised (A Witch’s Perspective)

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    The Triple Goddess symbol of the waxing, full, and waning moon over dark background. (Photo of the moon: NASA)

    “I’m exhausted,” my friend, Amy, said.
    “Your Sjögren’s syndrome is a lot to bear,” I said.

    Part of caring for my friends is to listen well.
    I ask questions, and they discover details for themselves.

    I asked, “Would you be okay with exploring two ideas?”
    I waited. Maybe she was too tired at this moment on the phone.

    “It’s okay,” she said.

    “What does the fearful part of you say?” I asked.

    “That I’m done. My life is going to stay in this box of illness. That I’m going to have this level of pain until I leave this planet.”

    We talked some more.

    A few minutes later, I asked, “What would Goddess say?”

    This stumped her.

    She paused.

    I waited.

    Eventually, she said that Goddess would encourage her. Goddess, would say, “Be compassionate with yourself. Because you are My child. Pain has different colors and textures. You’ll have times when you won’t think about the pain.”

    Later, I reflected on this.

    Often, I return to the words of the Goddess, in The Charge of the Goddess, as written by Doreen Valiente:

    “Keep pure your highest ideal; strive ever towards it; let naught stop you or turn you aside.  … Let My worship be within the heart that rejoices, for behold, all acts of love and pleasure are My rituals.  And therefore let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you.” – The Goddess speaking in The Charge of the Goddess, written by Doreen Valiente

    May these insights support your journey.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How to Feel Whole Related to The End of Your Life (A Witch’s Perspective) – Ep. 357

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    Moonwater reveals profound insights and methods that help you bring wholeness to viewing your death. One can complete a life instead of just having worries and regrets. Moonwater refers to a poem by Doreen Valiente. Moonwater shares her chant that invites the support of the Goddess and the God.

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    See What the Goddess Reveals (A Witch’s Perspective)

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    “I feel so vulnerable,” Sheri, a friend, said.
    I nodded. I deeply related to this.
    I reflected on this later.

    What if we could align ourselves with Goddess? What if we could know Her power?
    And, we can!

    Goddess and the God placed divinity within us.
    That is our essential identity. Yes, our essence.

    Here is something that stands out: the Goddess’s Principles.
    Here is a definition of principle:

    A principle is a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning. – Oxford Languages

    We can find some of Goddess’s principles as she speaks in the writing of Doreen Valiente:

    “Keep pure your highest ideal; strive ever towards it; let naught stop you or turn you aside.  … Let My worship be within the heart that rejoices, for behold, all acts of love and pleasure are My rituals.  And therefore let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you.” – The Goddess speaking in The Charge of the Goddess, written by Doreen Valiente

    Here is a prayer to support you in your own identity.

    My Gracious Goddess,
    Show me my own beauty and strength,
    My own power and compassion,
    Let me strive for honor and humility, mirth and reverence in all I do.
    Let me see myself in You, and You in myself.
    So Mote It Be.

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    The Big Mistake About Going for Wealth and More (a Witch’s Perspective) – Ep. 356

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    Moonwater reveals the big mistake that many people make about going for wealth and more. Yes—gratitude is valuable. Learn how the God and Goddess can support you. Experience a powerful prayer that makes a difference.

     

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    Sleepless with Regret or Shame? Goddess Is Present (a Witch’s Perspective)

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    It happened again. I thought about something I regretted. It looked like I wouldn’t get sleep.
    Then I shifted my thoughts. I brought an image to my sleep-deprived mind.
    I am floating in the ocean. Peaceful.
    The waves softly flow.
    The Ocean is Goddess.

    Eventually, I fall asleep.

    Later, I reflected on this.

    Here are two definitions:

    “Regret is an emotion. It’s a negative emotion in that it’s an emotion that makes us feel worse, not better. And it’s an emotion that’s triggered when we think of something from our past and wish we had done something differently, done something in a different way, not done something, taken an action, not taken an action.” – Daniel Pink

    “Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.” – Brené Brown

    Whoa! Stop!

    Goddess put divinity within us.
    We ARE worthy of love and belonging.
    We belong to the Goddess.

    I remember this quote:

    “Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou

    So I need to shift from regret to reflecting on what I may want to do differently in the future.

    Here’s a prayer you can use.

    Goddess,
    Let Your waters of love caress and flow within and without me.
    Let my shame and regret be washed from my mind, body, and soul.
    Soothe me, nourish me, and heal me.
    So Mote It Be.

    May these insights support your journey.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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