“Are you okay?” I asked my friend, Steve.

He didn’t say anything. He kept moving fast around his small apartment kitchen. He had recently returned from work, and he was still in a frantic, rush-rush mode.

Watching him suffer, I thought about how we, witches, need to shift gears and return to the experience of being.

Here are three insights.

1. Focus on your breathing.

An essential way to connect with the present moment is to focus on your breathing. When stressed, people tend to hold their breath. This doesn’t help.

Notice the breath coming in through your nostrils, filling up your diaphragm, and then exhaling through your mouth. You can slow down your breathing and relieve some tension. This form of breathing helps you experience being. 

2. Be grateful.

Focusing on something that you’re grateful for is a present moment experience.

Two things take you out of the present moment: Worrying about the future or feeling regret about the past.

Experience the present moment and say a prayer of gratitude to the Gods. This can bring you back into the space of deep appreciation and gratitude for all the support you receive from Them.

If you get stuck in consuming social media, you may be overwhelmed with feelings of lack about things you don’t have. However, when you are in a prayer of gratitude, you can step back from all that noise.

3. Meet the Gods in the present moment.

Here is a simple ritual. Prepare to relax in a chair with a nice glass of wine or juice. Once you’re settled, in your mind, have a conversation with the Gods. You can tell Them how you feel. Then you can make an offering by pouring some of the juice or wine into an offering bowl. While you do this, share with Them what you’re grateful for.

Here is an example of a short prayer for such an occasion.

Lord and Lady,
I deeply appreciate all that You’ve given me.
Help me stay present in this moment of love.
I’m grateful for the divinity You placed within me
and how this journey shows me how to be free.
So mote it be.

May these insights support you.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“I struggle so hard. But I feel empty,” Freda, an acquaintance, said. The ensuing conversation invited me to look deeper into my own struggles.

Here are three insights

1. Observe the relationships in your life.

“Relationship itself gives meaning to life.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn

Who are the people who mean the most to you in this world?

How do you feel about your relationships with them? I’ve realized that just devoting a little time to listen to a family member or friend creates meaning for us. Listening creates trust. And trust uplifts the relationship.

I’ve also learned that listening is hard work. I need to hold back and let the person finish what they need to say. I also need to say back what I heard so that they know that I understand what they feel and experience. Are you listening to your family and friends?

2. Elevate your relationship with the God and Goddess.

Do you talk with the Gods often? Do you thank Them for the blessings of your life? The Gods stand by and wait for your invitation to interact with Them. They want you to feel good and to create happy outcomes in your life.

They have so much to teach us. It also helps for us to watch for signs. For example, Jesse had a choice of two previously owned cars. His small budget meant that he needed to make the right choice. He asked the God and Goddess to give him a sign. He asked to see a horse galloping if his first choice of a car was the best one. Now this would be an unusual because he lived in the city. Soon, Jesse walked down a street and saw a figurine of a galloping horse in a store window. To Jesse, this was a sign from the Gods.

3. Devote yourself to three essential parts of a relationship: Time, Attention, and Ritual.

Every day my sweetheart massages my feet for five minutes. Often this happens just before I go to sleep. It’s a ritual with us. It’s one of the many ways that I know that he cares about me and loves me.

What rituals do you have with your own relationships?

What rituals do you have with your relationships with the Gods? I talk to the God and Goddess just about every day. On the days I miss a conversation, I really see a difference in how strong my bond is with Them.

Any relationship, even one with the Gods, needs time and attention. Do you have a daily ritual for connecting with the God and Goddess?

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“Two times this week, I woke up with my heart racing,” my friend, Amanda, said.

We had a thoughtful conversation. Amanda shared with me her process of deep breathing and placing her hand on her heart.

I was impressed with how she could help herself calm down.

Here are three insights.

1. Avoid “observe the breath” in favor of “being with your breath.”

Many meditation instructors suggest that one “observe the breath.” That places you outside of the process.

Observing the breath can get you stuck in your rational mind. You become separate from your breath. You can become a critic of your own breathing. You may think it is not slow enough or that your heart rate is not coming down fast enough.

Instead, be gentle. Shift to the idea of being with your breath. Now, you are one with your breath. Be with your breath as you deeply inhale. Stay with your breath as you extend your exhalation. Gently. Incrementally. Do not push. Allow the shift.

2. Hold a safe space for whatever feeling you’re experiencing.

The idea of being with your breath is not about suppressing a negative emotion. The good news is by gently shifting how you breathe and focus on a positive idea, you can make a shift. Placing her hand over her heart, Amanda uses the idea of I am safe, and Goddess loves me.

Amanda repeats this affirmation while she does deep breathing—as many times as is necessary. She doesn’t push herself. She allows the shift in experience to happen naturally.

3. Experience a Candle Lighting and Breathing Ritual.

As you safely do a candle lighting ritual, consider using this chant. Breathe slowly and deeply.

Candle Lighting and Deep Breathing Chant

In your mind, repeat these words with each breathing cycle.

(breathe in) Goddess surrounds me.
(breathe out) With all Her Love.
(breathe in) The God protects me.
(breathe out) I am safe.
So Mote It Be.

You can repeat the above chant as many times as you find helpful.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“I feel exhausted,” my friend, Susan, said.
“Any way I can help?” I asked.
“I’m not sure. I continue to tell myself, ‘Just put one foot in front of the other,’” she said.
Later, I reflected on the idea that on some “dark days,” we need to just keep moving.

Here are three insights.

1. Keep moving forward slowly and steadily.

Have you noticed on some days it takes every bit of energy that you have just to keep moving forward? You’d like to get more done. You also would like to feel better. But some dark days require us to only endure. To endure we keep taking steps forward. Let’s realize that the God and Goddess are with us, and They see the whole picture. On some dark days just moving forward slowly and steadily is a heroic act. The God and Goddess give us full credit for all our good intentions and our moving forward slowly and steadily.

2. Let go of your baggage.

Some time ago, I was working on a flyer. I really wanted to accomplish a certain shading for part of it. Somehow the application was just not working. At that moment I just really wanted to perfect this. But then I remembered something that a spiritual elder had brought to my attention. The idea was: Nonattachment means holding preferences and not demands. So, this moment was an opportunity for me to let go of my baggage. It was a time for me to let go of a demand on myself to do “perfect work.”

My feeling had been that my work was a reflection of my identity. If the work was imperfect, then there was something wrong with me. But then I realized if the flyer works well enough, and I don’t attach it to my identity, then I can experience a form of freedom. When you let go of your baggage, it’s possible for you to experience some freedom.

3. Hear different layers of what the Goddess is saying.

At one point, I saw these two phrases from The Charge of the Goddess to be in opposition to each other.

1. “Keep pure your highest ideal; strive ever toward it; let naught stop you or turn you aside.”

2. “I am the Gracious Goddess, who gives the gift of joy unto the heart. Upon earth, I give the knowledge of the spirit eternal…”

At first glance, I saw the first phrase to be supporting the idea of perfectionism. Then, I saw the second phrase as something that is comforting. Eventually, I realized that both ideas can come together. It does not have to be this one or that one.

To combine the ideas, the meaning could be:

Keep moving forward. Do not give up. And all along the way, the Gracious Goddess will support you and give you the gift of joy unto your heart. Her comfort includes that you are more than this current project or work. You are the spirit eternal. And that’s what is important.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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Have you had a “near life” experience? No, I’m not talking about a near death experience. I’m talking about actually getting a glimpse of what your life is really about. Do you relate to this?

I have found that some of the most beautiful parts of life arise during some of the most difficult transitions in life.

Here are three insights.

1. Many lessons rise from the Valley of Pain.

Are you going through a tough time in life? Have you had any moments when a friend or a family member has done something kind, and you felt supported?

I’ve learned that many times when I felt at my lowest, there was a moment when someone did a kind gesture for me. Gratitude flowed throughout my body. In that moment, I actually felt connected to the universe, to the friend, and to the God and Goddess.

2. Your soul wants to grow.

In a conversation, a spiritual elder said, “We long for comfort, but the Soul wants learning.”

In times of discomfort, we often discover that we’re stronger than we ever imagined.

Sometimes, the lesson is to be patient or to let go. Maybe, we’re called to be the kinder and stronger person in the situation.

The lesson may be to stand up for yourself if some bully (even a family member) tries to make you conform to their picture of life.

These tough times can be easier to endure if you incorporate prayer to the God and Goddess.

A prayer to the Gods

Gods, give me strength in this adversity.
May my mind and heart be open to compassion.
May my actions be of compassion.
So Mote It Be.

3. The Gods will help you through the Valley of Pain.

The Gods are there for you. As you go through the Valley of Pain, They want to assist you as much as possible.

I look on life as having a series of chapters. Some chapters are when you’re stuck in the shadow, in the Valley of Pain. No one wants to stay stuck in pain. However, some of us prefer the known to the unknown. Some people seem to say, “It hurts, but at least I know what to expect.”

The gracious Goddess knows that at times you’re going to need to step forward in faith.

Hold to the faith that the Goddess wants the best for you. Know that She will provide you comfort. You’ll feel Her influence in a friend’s kind voice or simple gesture of support for you.

Sometimes, the only way out is through the Valley of Pain. The good news is: If you just keep putting one foot in front of the other, eventually you rise out of the valley. Then, you see new choices and new opportunities as you ascend the mountain.

Long ago Winston Churchill said, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” You just need to keep moving forward. Stand up, avoid sitting and wallowing in the Valley of Pain. Avoid remaining stuck in the pain. Keep moving forward to new opportunities for growth.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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Are you looking to have the right pattern to do the right spell or right ritual? We, witches, often want something new and better in our lives. But the problem is: Even if you do put something new into your life, it may not work. You may need to clear something that is blocking your way. You may need to break a pattern.

Here are three insights.

1. Identify what pattern is giving you a bad outcome.

Is there something in your life that bothers you at this time? Could you be doing a certain behavior that gives you the same result?

Anna, a friend, keeps having the same conversation with a parent.

If she keeps to the pattern, nothing changes.

The idea is to identify what pattern is giving you the bad outcome.

In Anna’s situation, her mother insults her, and she just endures it.

She decides to just speak calmly and say, “Mom, that’s insulting me. And it bothers me. If this keeps going, I’ll need step off this phone call.”

Anna’s new behavior does not change her mother.

But it removes the negative outcome of Anna feeling badly about her taking abuse. Anna’s new pattern is to set boundaries.

What is going on in your life? Look for a pattern and discern whether your outcome is what you want. If it isn’t, you need to find a different way of achieving your goal.

If you are looking to improve your use of magic, you’ll need to discover your true desire.

2. Discover your hidden true desire in the situation.

Have you ever wondered why you may not be getting what you want? Perhaps, you have been focused on something that is not your true desire.

We ask the Universe and the God and Goddess to aid us in our pursuits. But the Gods know what we really need. It may not be the fancy car or a large home. The God and Goddess know us best. Yes, They want us to have what we desire.

One process is to “Drill Down.”

Here is an example:

Susan says, “I want more money.”
With more money, what do you get?
“Better clothes.”
With better clothes, what do you get?
“People will treat me better.”
When people treat you better, what do you get?

“I get to relax and feel better about myself,” Susan said.

So, Susan really wants to relax and feel better about herself. That is her hidden true desire.

Can Susan feel better about herself without “better clothes”? This question is part of her real path.

3. Invite the Gods to help you uncover the positive energy to move forward.

If you are not getting what you want, slow down. Reconsider your thoughts. Consult the God and Goddess. Ask Them to uncover what is best for you and to create a positive flow of energy to move forward.

Your first guess may be that you want an expensive car.

In meditation, you might have an intuitive thought that increasing your savings is an important long-term option. Perhaps, that intuitive thought is a gift from the Gods.

The Gods invite us to think things all the way through.

If you need help, ask the Gods to clear your mind and create positive energy so you can manifest an appropriate desire.

When meditating, you may want to express this chant.

Lord of the Sky and Lady of the Moon,
Tailor my wishes to manifest soon.
Guide my thoughts to my needs,
Help me create good energy seeds.
This I ask that you guide me right,
Give me clear and positive sight.
So Mote it Be.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How do you handle when someone unfairly criticizes you based on garbage information they’ve heard about witches?

We know that many people buy into terrible, false ideas about who we are and what is important to us.

Sometimes, it feels easy to fall into a space of darkness and loneliness.

To be misunderstood and to be reviled is a terrible path to walk.

However, I’ve learned that it is possible to make a conscious choice to rise up from a path of darkness.

As I deal with depression symptoms, I have found it necessary to shift my thoughts and to connect with the Gods.

Here are three insights.

1. Learn to give of yourself.

Imagine that there is some way you can give a bit.

Who do you care about and how can you give a bit of something? You could give a listening ear, a small donation to a charity or a smile.

Giving something small helps you feel a bit more in control of your life. You start to shift your thoughts. You have an experience that you have something to offer others. This even enhances your self-confidence.

I’m not talking about theories. I know that if I take action and call a friend—and help her laugh during our conversation—I feel better.

Learning to give is a good way to feel happier about yourself and the world around you.

Recently, a friend was getting ready for a job interview. She had a couple of friends who helped her rehearse (just for 10 minutes each). The amazing thing is both my friend and her friends felt better.

Together, they created some moments of happiness.

The idea is that there’s something in us which needs meaning or purpose. And so, when you’re helping or giving in some way, you are living in that space of meaning and purpose.

Having purpose gives you hope, not only for yourself but for others, too

2. Learn to receive more.

I’ve also noticed that receiving is part of our relationship with the God and Goddess. They give to us, and we receive. We give offerings, and They receive.

Maybe you need to create a new pattern. If someone compliments you, do you shrug it off?

Instead, put in a new habit. Smile and say something like: “Thank you. How nice of you to notice that. I appreciate it.”

Or simply say, “Thank you.”

This creates a flow of abundance. You become a “good receiver.” The universe gives you more good to receive.

3. Give like the Goddess and God.

Now that we are giving and receiving, you may like to give like the Goddess and God.

How’s that?

Give freely with love and kindness.

To give freely is to let go of thinking about the other person reciprocating.

Love, kindness, and compassion. Giving in a small way creates this wonderful energy.

As you give to another person, you can say to yourself, “Lord and Lady, I celebrate all You give to me, and I give to this person here.”

Helping others and not expecting anything back creates a form of offering to the God and Goddess.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“I think I’m going to need to move to another state to get a new job,” my friend, Samantha, said.

“How do you feel about that?” I asked.

“I’m really scared to do it because my support system is here,” she said.

I can relate to Samantha’s dilemma.

I am reminded of this quote:

If you want to become full, let yourself be empty. If you want to be reborn, let yourself die. If you want to be given everything, give up everything. – Lao Tzu

I notice that many of us want something more or different. But we can’t fit in new stuff if we don’t have any space.

1. Empty your teacup.

A classic story includes a Zen monk who invites a reporter to share a cup of tea.

The reporter says that he wants to learn something new from the monk.

The monk places a teacup in front of the reporter. The monk pours tea into the cup.

He keeps pouring until tea spills from the cup to the table and to the mat below.

“Stop!” the reporter shouts.

The monk says, “You, Sir, are like the cup. So full that nothing new can be added. First, you must empty your cup.”

How does this apply to our journey as a witch?

Sometimes, I see certain individuals who cling too tightly to only one way to do a ritual or magick.

Learning new things is good. But we may be stuck and have too much tea in us. We need to empty our minds (“cups”) of preconceived notions of our subject matter.

If you want to learn new techniques in magick, you may want to consciously empty your teacup.   

2. Look to nature.

Like the teacup example, nature brings us new perceptions.

Look at the seasons. There is growth and death.

Lao Tzu’s quote includes: “If you want to be reborn, let yourself die.”

 Notice that in nature, through the seasons, we see some letting go.

At this time of Samhain, death is a vivid topic. When we get incarnated, our soul is implanted into a body—just like a seed is planted in the earth. Our soul grows like our body.

The body takes in nutrients as the soul takes in new experiences. Each grows until one day we die. Our soul is returned to the Summerlands for rest and rejuvenation. When ready, the soul is reincarnated, that is, planted into a new body.

Many of us nod our heads and say, “That sounds appropriate.”

In our lives, we have cycles that seem to involve “a small death.”

Your romantic relationship may be flourishing. However, at the same time, your work may require you to let go. To leave a job can feel like a form of death. You lose part of your daily life and, perhaps, part of your identity.

Let’s remember to be reborn, we’re often required to let go.

3. Remember the Goddess’s Words

“For mine is the ecstasy of the spirit and mine also is joy on earth; for my Law is Love unto all Beings…

For mine is the secret door which opens upon the Land of Youth; and mine is the Cup of the Wine of Life, and the Cauldron of Cerridwen, which is the Holy Grail of Immortality.

I am the Gracious Goddess, who gives the gift of joy unto the heart. Upon earth, I give the knowledge of the spirit eternal; and beyond death, I give peace, and freedom, and reunion with those who have gone before.” – The Goddess, speaking through the writings of Doreen Valiente

The Goddess inspires us to let go of the fear of death.  And in turn, she is encouraging us to let go and experience the “small deaths.” She tells us “I give the knowledge of the spirit eternal” so we need not fear death. We will become new again because we are eternal.

In our daily lives, decisions can weigh heavily upon us.

Consider doing a ritual or having a meditation session so you can invite the Goddess to show your personal path of letting go and being reborn into your next chapter of life.

Will you rise up in a new home, a new job, new friendships? The path forward involves letting go of the familiar and welcoming the new.

May these insights support your journey.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“It’s hard to believe that transformation is even possible,” Will, an acquaintance, said to me.

“You sound tired,” I replied.

“That’s not even half of it,” Will confirmed.

When it comes to transformation, the good news is that we do not have to take the journey alone.

Here are three insights.

1. Focus on Your Intention.

Intention is the first thing to consider. If you are not sure about what you want to accomplish, then your desired transformation will not work.

Your intention is the whole point for doing any transformational work on yourself. What do you intend? Do you want to heal? Do you want to look at life with new energy and “new eyes”?

Your intention is the first step. You need to begin with intention to climb where you want to go.

2. Let Go of Your Counter-Intentions.

A subconscious counter-intention can cause havoc to your self-transformational work.

A counter-intention can be a negative internal push that is against or is opposing your positive conscious intention for your transformation.

Letting go of counter-intentions is hard to do. Sometimes you don’t even know you have them.

It is helpful to have a meditation session and to ask the Goddess to reveal what subconscious counter-intention is holding you back. 

3. Open to the Goddess’ Help.

Remember, true transformation really works when you align with the Goddess’s vision for your life. When you need help, the Goddess is here for you. Speak to her, through prayer, ritual, and meditation.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“What is a love spell?” Jennifer, an acquaintance, asked.

“A love spell is a magickal process that draws love to someone, usually the caster of the spell,” I replied.

“What should you consider before casting a love spell?”

Because this is important and has serious consequences, Jennifer and I had a long conversation about love spells and such details.

Considerations:

1. Why are you doing a love spell?

Are you serious about attracting your true love? Or are you just looking for a fling with someone? Love spells need to be taken seriously. You are making a real effect in the world. Witches pay attention to The Three Times Law. What you do will bounce back on you with three times the force. If you break someone’s heart or use a love spell to manipulate another person, you will create chaos in your own life.

2. Who is the love spell going to affect?

If you are doing a spell on a particular person, STOP! This is not ethical. People have free will, and messing with that is definitely harmful. If you do something unethical, you harm yourself and your own karma. More than that, doing a spell on someone creates a karmic link between both of you. Making such a link can be like playing with fire. People get burned!

3. How long is the love spell going to last?

All your spells really need an expiration date. A love spell needs such an expiration date, too.

4. The Most Important Consideration: Create a Love Spell that Affects Yourself.

The way to do an ethical love spell is to do such a spell to yourself. You cast the love spell to draw love toward you. You make yourself more attractive to receiving love from appropriate sources.

Here is an example of wording you can use:

By the Lovely Lady of the moon
Make my True Love appear real soon
I send my wishes far and wide
Bring real love to my side
May I see this in one month’s time.
So Mote It Be.

* If you use a candle with this prayer to attract an appropriate permanent partner, use a red candle.

5. Do a love spell on a waxing moon or full moon.

The timing of your spellcasting is crucial. To cast a love spell, do it on a waxing moon or full moon. You focus your magickal energy during a time of increase.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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