“No! I do not want to move,” Arianna, a friend, told me.

Later in the conversation, she said, “Maybe this is a time of transition instead of just suffering.”

That opened a door in my thoughts.

Here are three insights for you.

1. Elevate your thoughts from your body to your spirit.

A move causes a lot of discomfort. Your body aches, and your heart aches over the loss of your current home. You even deal with fear about the place you’ll end up. Arianna said that she did not want to move. But what does her spirit want?

“We are happy when we are growing.” – William Butler Yeats.

2. Shift from “I don’t want this” to “I wonder what the new adventure may be.”

Have you noticed that times of transition often include suffering? It’s clear that we do not want to be pushed out of our comfort zone.

After we endure a time of transition, opportunities for new experiences and even new friendships often arise.

This can be a blossoming of a new chapter of your life.

You can guide your thoughts with this idea: “I wonder what the new adventure may be.”

3. Hold faith that the God and Goddess know what They’re doing.

Do you recall a time when a change was dropped into your life, and you suffered? And did that change eventually open a new door for something good for you?

The Gods know what is best for you, that is, what you need in your life. At the time, it may not be what you prefer. You may not understand why you need a change in your life. Still, remember that you are in a relationship with the Gods. Why? Because They placed divinity within you.

A Prayer
Dear Lord and Lady
May I be open to the new opportunities
That change may bring
For You know what causes my heart to sing.
Let this sunrise make clouds flow away.
Let this change go my way
So Mote It Be.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“That really hurt,” Anna, a friend, said.

I listened, concerned for her.

“You know, Susan…” she said, mentioning someone we both knew.

“She dropped me as a friend,” Anna said, the pain and surprise in her voice.

Why did Susan drop Anna? Because of Susan’s prejudice and mistaken beliefs about Wiccans. But would Susan listen to Anna or me about the truth of the Wiccan faith? No.

If you’re new to Wicca or if you want to strengthen yourself as long-time Wiccan—here are three insights for you.

1. Prepare to lose friends. So, actively build your circle of friends.

As sad as it is, many people still misunderstand Wicca. Certain individuals mistakenly think that Wiccans have something to do with the “devil referred to by Christians.” Wiccans whom I know do not believe in the devil.

Certain individuals have a prejudice against any spiritual path in which the spiritual person relates to more than one God.

Once people know you are a Wiccan, some may shun you.

I have lost several friends because of my spiritual path. This still hurts my heart.

Over the years, I have reached out to others in friendship and added to my circle.

It’s important to continue to expand your circle, especially as the years go by and some of our friends die or simply drift away.

Actively build your circle of friends. It’s essential.

2. Look on your spiritual path as ever present.

I remember hearing someone say, “Oh, Sam. He’s a Sunday morning religious person.”

On the other hand, being a Wiccan witch is something we do 24-7. We eat, sleep, and walk our faith. Many of us meditate daily and do ritual multiple times a week. Many of us pray daily and light candles to express appreciation for the God and Goddess. We act in kind ways and focus on “An it harm none.”

3. Prepare for certain Wiccans who tell you there is one right way.

Many of us were drawn to Wicca, particularly as solitary witches, because we can be independent and chart are own path.

However, several Wiccans prefer their specific Tradition. Each Tradition has as specific set of Gods and ways of doing things.

Some people will express that their Tradition is the “correct Tradition.”

My own journey does not hold to that idea. While my own journey has included training in the ways of the Gardnerian Tradition, I do not find other Traditions to be “less than.”

We can look on spirituality as a large mountain. Many paths flow up that mountain. We all walk different paths. Sometimes we walk alone. Other times, we travel with others. But in the end, all the paths lead to the same place on top of the mountain. To Spirit.

May these insights support your journey.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“I feel so squeezed!” my friend, Jennifer, said.
“By what?” I asked.
“Life, family, my boyfriend…”
“It sounds like you need to create a space for yourself,” I said.

Here are three insights.

1. Start with the physical.

Physically clean a space in which you’ll conduct ritual. Wash the floor and remove any clutter.

2. Use smudging to clear away negative energy.

Use a small amount of sage. I use a sage bundle. Be careful when you light it and be mindful of smoke detectors and sprinklers. A little dab will do you.

3. Recite a blessing as you set up your altar and ward your space.

You can choose to recite a blessing as you set up your altar. The blessing can be something simple like:

Dear Lord and Lady,
Bless my altar and my magick working.
May they be beneficial to all involved.
Thank you.
So mote it be.

Be sure to place your altar in the middle of the space, facing North. (Some traditions choose to face another direction.)

Ward your space. Ward means to protect or guard. You can put up protective sigils or spells around the space. Additionally, have your fire extinguisher and first aid kit handy.

Now your space is ready for use.

(You can use Moonwater’s 6 Step Process for making a spell.

Finally, prior to doing your magick in the space, make sure you have a ritual bath. Also, meditate on the work at hand.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“I thought this was just a transitional time. I seem to be stuck here—like a slip of paper pinned to a corkboard,” my friend, Lena, said.

During our in-depth conversation, I realized that, often, it helps us to learn to shift and flow with 3 Aspects of the Goddess. This can help us to get unstuck.

Here are three insights.

1. Realize that the 3 Aspects of the Goddess flow in daily life, too.

The 3 Aspects of the Goddess (Maiden—Mother—Crone) are often referred to as related to cycles of the year.

Still, I realized that these Aspects can be parts of one day. For example, when Jenny wakes up in the morning, she feels fresh and new. This is the Maiden. When she produces creative material at her job, she acts like the Mother.

At night, she rests as the Crone. Additionally, she may have gained some wisdom during her experiences of the day.

Cycles happen when starting a new job. You’re learning new things—like a Maiden.

Cycles occur at other points in life. If you move from somewhere you’ve lived for years, you experience loss, like a Crone. Still, when you arrive at the new apartment, you are having a new beginning—like a Maiden.

Different situations hold certain energies. These energies can be seen as Maiden, Mother, and Crone.

2. Experience the real power of flowing from Aspect to Aspect.

Years ago, I felt stuck in grief. I moved from my childhood home. I mourned the loss of so much including the nearby woods and animals.

Things only got better when I could stay in the present moment. I started to focus on all I was learning at college. I connected with my Maiden-aspect. As I learned to draw and create artwork on the computer, I connected with my Mother-aspect.

I realized the real power of flowing from Aspect to Aspect.

3. Empower yourself to flow by doing rituals that restore your energy.

I mentioned how I got unstuck when I focused on the present moment.

If your energy is low, it can be quite difficult to stay in the present moment. You might get stuck in grief or pain.

It’s important to devote efforts to rituals that empower you. When a situation arises and you know which aspect you wish to work with, create a ritual to bring that energy to you. Here is an easy formula to help you start.

Moonwater’s 6-Step Formula for Making a Spell

It comes down to these steps or what I call the “6 What’s”:

• What do you want?
• What element?
• What will represent that element?
• What do you have at hand?
• What words?
• What timing?

What do you want?

Seems simple enough, right? Still, many people hold the thought “I want more money.” That’s too vague. What do you want the money for? Some people have a job that pays well enough, but they hate that job. So, what do they do? They buy expensive stuff and vacations. Perhaps, what they really want is a job that they feel good about.

Now, ask yourself: “What do I want?” Then ask yourself, “No…. What do I really want?” Keep refining it until you have it. Finding the root of the need is important.

What element?

How do you pick the appropriate element? Think about your need. What element is connected to it?

Do you want to flow better at work? That relates to Water.

Do you want to think more clearly? That’s related to the element Air.

If you want more energy, you likely want to connect with the spark – with Fire.

Do you feel scattered? To connect with being grounded, focus on Earth.

Questions like these will help you pick what element is best suited for your problem or desire.

What will represent that element?

What object would make a good representation of your element? If it’s Fire, perhaps, a lit candle. If it’s water, you could use a seashell because it comes from the sea.

What do you have at hand?

With a list of objects that can represent your element, take a look and see what you have on hand that would be a match. Perhaps, your first thought was to use a shell as part of your spell. However, you do not have one in your home. You could simply grab a bowl and fill it with water.

What words?

The words you choose are important.

Here are three details to help you.

Choose an opening. Here’s an example:

By the powers of the Sun and Moon

What timing?

Give a deadline. Here’s an example:

So, make this happen nine days or less

Put in a protection phrase like An it harm none.

I also include “This or better.” Realize the God and Goddess know us well and focus on what is good for our overall journey of life.

Think about the appropriate moon phase. Waxing is for gaining or adding something to your life and waning is for decreasing or getting rid of something.

Additionally, give a time for when the spell is to end. You can say something like may it come to pass within three moons. (Spells usually come to pass within one moon cycle.) 

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“When you were first starting as a solitary witch, how did you know you were getting any good at the Craft?” my friend, Alicia, asked.

“I didn’t” I replied.

Recently, I realized that sometimes we’re missing an important part of developing our Craft. It helps to develop what I call visible progress.

I have three insights for you.

1. Start small and simple. Make it visible.

Years ago, when I was first learning to draw, I learned to illustrate the human face and head. I was taught to draw a horizontal curved line in the middle of an oval. That was where the eyes would go.

This was something simple for me to do. I could do it repeatedly and get better at it. I could see the results.

For several new witches, it seems that is hard to see visible progress. I suggest starting with something simple. For example, if you have a vague notion that you fail to do ritual often during a month, get a calendar. Log how many times you do ritual during the month.

I often suggest a Candle Lighting Ritual. It doesn’t take much time, and you can be truly specific. For example, a student, who is also a witch, lights a candle asking for Goddess’s support for her to do well on a math exam. The important thing is the student has the candle safely burn next to her while she studies for the exam.

2. Choose rituals that fit into your daily life.

A number of witches find that having a ritual bath fits into their life because they’re going to bathe, anyway. The process begins with taking a regular bath to cleanse the body of the day’s dirt and grime. Let the soiled water drain from the tub. Rinse out the tub and put in fresh, warm water. Then place a sachet of herbs to soak in the water. While you’re letting your herbs steep, add some sea salt to your bath. After all the ingredients have brewed up into a nice herbal bath, step in, recline, and relax. Make sure that you pour the water over your head and neck. Ensure that you cleanse yourself completely from head to toe. After you’ve soaked in this bath for at least 30 minutes, dry yourself off with a freshly laundered towel. Put on clean clothes.

3. Record your progress in your Book of Shadows (BOS).

The essential element of making your progress in the Craft visible is recording every step forward in your BOS. Several new witches make the mistake of guessing and having a vague notion of their progress. Release yourself from being vague about your progress. Meticulously write down what you do each week to support your spiritual growth. You can start your entry with a dedication to the God and Goddess. They are always on your side. They celebrate your progress.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“The pressure just doesn’t stop,” my friend, Kassie, said. “My job, my family…”

I listened intently as she expressed her feelings.

I was glad to provide her with real support.

Here are three insights.

1. Devote effort to be kind to yourself.

Have you found times when the people you count on the most just don’t have the space for you? The answer is often to identify what you can do to be kind to yourself.

I like to listen to music or do a simple arts and crafts project.

If it is nice out, I go for a walk.

Here are some ways you can take care of yourself:

• Bake or cook something
• Go for a walk in nature
• Have a cup of coffee or tea
• Take a quick nap
• Enjoy a meditation session
• Talk with the God and Goddess about your stress
• Listen to music
• Read a spiritual text from your favorite author

These are just some ideas for how you can kind to yourself.

2. Gather support from people who care about you.

Who cares about you? Really ask yourself this question. Some of us have family members who actually do not care much for us. I heard about a woman, Helen, who wished that her mother cared for her. But it just was not true. Fortunately, Helen had an aunt who did care about her.

So, I invite you to find your own islands of safety.

A family member or friend can’t support you if you do not ask. But have a few people not just one person. Avoid making your request a burden. If you always go to only one person, you can burn them out. So, have several friends that you can go to.  For example, my sweetheart has multiple friends who comment on his writing. He asks for a brief ten-minute session, and in return, he does the same for their creative projects.

3. Ask for the God’s and Goddess’s support.

The Gods have your back. They see all the problems in life as lessons for us.

At certain times in life, you might feel that your troubles are just too much. You might ask, “Why do the Gods let bad things happen to us?” If life is a classroom, the Gods want to support us in learning some lessons that may include pain.

A friend recently said, “If life is a classroom, can I have recess?”

It’s a good idea to create “Spiritual Recess” in your life. When I ask the God and Goddess for support, I light a candle in gratitude and thanks for Their help. This is one way to give and receive in the relationship.

This keeps the relationship healthy. And I love supporting my Gods. I do good works and offer those actions in the names of my God and Goddess.

May these ideas support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“You look worried,” I said to my friend, Susan.

“If karma is true, I’m screwed,” she replied.

I have three insights for you.

1. Elevate your choices and enhance your karma.

“No man is an island, entire of itself;
Every man is a piece of the continent.” – John Donne

Susan is afraid that the mistakes she’s made in her life will lead to her being reincarnated in a terrible situation. I think of the above quote from John Donne. If we act as part of the continent (humanity) – and we do things that benefit all those involved – then it’s natural for our karma to become more positive. It seems likely that such positivity would have a good effect on our next incarnation.

     2. Realize the role of the Summerlands.

My spiritual elders have brought to my attention that the Summerlands are where you renew yourself, review your past life, and get stronger for the next incarnation. There we communicate with the Gods and with others who have passed before us.

3. Ask the Goddess to keep you in the present moment.

“There have been thousands of changes in form. Look always to the form in the present; for, if you think of the forms in the past, you will separate yourself from your true Self.” – Rumi

The above quote from Rumi reminds me that enlightenment is in the present moment. I also realize that there are times where I really need to call upon the God and Goddess to help me remain in the present moment. Have you found that it’s easy for you to get caught up with thoughts and bad feelings from the past?

Here’s a prayer to support you:

My gracious Goddess and honorable Lord,
Keep my mind in the present moment.
Steer me clear from worries, upset thoughts, and bad feelings,
So that I may keep myself in the present moment.
So Mote It Be.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“Why did you become a witch?” my friend, Adriana, asked.

“How much time do you have?” I replied, smiling.

Later, I realized that it is helpful for us, witches, to have clarity about our spiritual path.

Here are three parts of my journey to becoming a witch. Perhaps, you’ll find that you relate to portions of my journey.

1. You know the Earth is sacred.

As a little girl, I felt the sacredness of the Earth. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was feeling the energies of the different elements. The wind sang my name, and the trees caressed me with their shade. 

I played in the woods all day and talked to the animals. I even did offerings to nature.

I didn’t know that what I did was “spirituality.” I felt wild and close to the Earth. Later, I gained spiritual elders who expanded my understanding.

2. You want to have more control in your life.

As I grew older, the world of school and the suburb supplanted my young days of natural spirituality.

Without regular time in nature, depression symptoms engulfed me. I needed a ladder to climb out of the darkness that consumed me. Wicca was that ladder. Wicca gave me a way to channel my will to help change my life for the better.

It helped me climb out of the darkness and see the light I so longed for.

I learned magick and began guiding myself like in a canoe on the water. I began to flow with life, not fight it.

3. You want to know the Gods on a personal level.

At 17, I had an experience that illuminated my spirit. In a meditation session, I met the God and the Goddess. They were full of love and compassion. They had the strength that I needed in my life.

The God and Goddess guided me to do better, to expand to my fullest potential.

I wanted, no, needed, to know Their love and compassion.

Why? The mundane world was not enough. What I needed was the God and the Goddess.

The Gods provided for me. They gave me love and understanding. They guided me through challenging times.

They still lead me today.

I hope these insights help you on your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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“How did everyone in your coven know to point their athame in one direction all at the same time?” my friend, Samuel, asked.

“It’s a motion that we’ve practiced many times,” I replied.

When you want to elevate the power of your ritual, it’s necessary to rehearse the various elements for maximum effectiveness.

Here are three insights.

1. Select the right words.

Witches know that words have intrinsic power. To many of us the word love means something deep and essential. If you use the wrong words in a ritual, you can weaken the result. More than that, you could actually create the opposite of what you desire.

For example, Sara did a money spell. She asked for $8,000 to come to her for the vacation of her dreams. She made a mistake. She failed to be specific and also to put in “protection clauses” into the words she used.

The next day she was in a car accident. She suffered significant pain and trouble. Eventually, she gained $8,000 dollars from the settlement. But she said the ordeal was not worth it.

It would have been better if Sara had been careful with her words. An example of a “protection clause” is: “An it harm none.”

2. Select the right motions.

As witches, we understand how to make a Circle. Many of us use our athames and focus. We draw the circle of power around a particular space. We focus the energy through the athame and create the sacred boundary between the worlds. We say certain words and do certain actions to succeed in this.

However, if you don’t follow the steps correctly the Circle will not be cast properly. Then it will fail in its job of protecting you.

So, the right actions are truly important. Be sure to do the proper steps and in the proper order.

3. Work in harmony with the God and Goddess.

The Gods placed divinity within you. It’s natural for you to harmonize with the divinity of the Gods. However, when you see a band, or an orchestra, become out of tune, harmony is destroyed. With the wrong words and the wrong motions, you’re destroying the harmony with the God and Goddess.

It’s essential that you take great care in selecting the words and the motions. People who are not witches think that magick is supernatural. But we know magick is natural. However, there are people who like to “wing it,” that is, they just improvise without having a solid plan. This can yield unwanted results.

It is understandable that an improvised ritual may have power. Still, we’re talking about taking great care with your ritual. Think of how some of the best music in the world has a wonderful structure. When the composer was working on that music, they took the principles of composing and used great care to create something of surprising beauty and harmony.

Just imagine if you took such care with your rituals.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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Lisa was shocked about being out of breath from simply climbing up the stairs in her home. That day something clicked. She made a decision then that she had to do something to improve her health and fitness. Lisa stepped forward into a new daily pattern. She focused on healthy snacks and consistently exercising.

“What made the difference?” I asked.

“I guess I simply made a decision,” Lisa said.

1. Make a decision now.

Researchers notice that people tend to only change when they are in pain or desperation. Lisa’s shock and upset about being out of breath while climbing stairs served as a turning point for her.

Is there something that you need to decide? Think about what you want. Perhaps, more importantly think about what pain you want to cease. Find your path and make a decision now.

2. Identify how you can use leverage.

In a science class I learned that one can use a lever. Depending on where you put the fulcrum, you could use a little bit of effort to lift a heavy load. Using the lever and fulcrum illustrates leverage.

This example taught me about the value of both awareness and strength. My example demonstrates employing the awareness of a scientific principle. Leverage applies to daily life, too. You could leverage the use of your time. For example, every day I go on a walk with my sweetheart. We are doing three things at the same time. We give ourselves a time for refreshing our perspective. We get out of the house and enjoy the sky and trees. We enhance our relationship with this positive together-time. Plus, we are exercising.

We experience three benefits for one activity. Now that’s leverage. It develops strength in us. We strengthen our relationship. We strengthen our mental wellbeing, and we strengthen our bodies.

3. Realize your spiritual beliefs can leverage your personal growth and spiritual renewal.

Your personal beliefs, as a witch, create your personal growth. We, witches, use magick and the love of the Gods to help us grow spiritually, mentally and more.

When I first started with the Craft, I was a shell of the person I am today. I am stronger and more focused on creating change in my life. Before the Craft, I just drifted in my own misery. But once I found the Gods, my bud bloomed into the rose that I am today.

Because of the God and Goddess, I have stronger boundaries because I value myself more than I did before experiencing the Craft.

How has your experience in the Craft strengthened you?

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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Break Free with Goddess: Wiccans – How You Can Get Free of Worry, Illness and Anxiety and Enjoy Abundance, Health and Confidence

Be a Wiccan Badass: Become More Confident and Unleash Your Inner Power

Goddess Reveals Your Enchanted Light: Peace, Prosperity, Possibility Along Your Wiccan Path

Beyond the Law of Attraction to Real Magic: How You Can Remove Blocks to Prosperity, Happiness and Inner Peace

Goddess Has Your Back: How Wicca Can Help You Raise Your Self-Esteem and Make Your Life Magickal

The Hidden Children of the Goddess Embrace Wicca, Become Strong, Be at Peace with Yourself and the World Around You

Goddess Walks Beside You: How You Can Listen, Learn and Enjoy the Wiccan Path

Goddess Style Weight Loss: Wiccans — Happy, Healthy and Confident

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