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Imagine What the Goddess Would Say (A Witch’s Perspective)

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“Do you think Goddess would really say that?” Susan said to Theresa—two acquaintances I know.

I reflected on this.

Do you ever pause and really listen to one of the thoughts that arrive unwelcome in your brain?

Thoughts like:

  • You’re not good enough.
  • You can’t survive now.
  • No one cares about you.

These were the thoughts that Susan was talking about.

Is this what Goddess would tell you?
My heart says, “No.”

Why? Goddess placed divinity within you. You are Her child.

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Here’s another detail:

Have you heard that researchers point to 15% of men (in the U.S.A.) report having no close friends? That is a fivefold increase from 1990. Back then it was only 3% of men reported having no close friends.

I add this to our conversation because we all need support and even opportunities to be kind. For my readers who are covens, it creates community.

So, let’s practice putting a metaphorical “pause” on the destructive thoughts.

Ask yourself, “What would Goddess say?”

Listen for something positive.
Something supportive.
Something that inspires you to grow and enjoy your spiritual path.

Blessed Be,
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How to Communicate Something Tough and Avoid Somebody Shutting Down (a Witch’s Perspective)

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“My husband just shuts down,” my friend, Lisa, said. “I can’t get him to correct what he’s doing.”

Later, I had a thought based on some Wiccan and magick ideas.

Here are three insights.

1. Carefully choose words, and you wield energy.

“Magic isn’t the empty parroting of words and actions; it is an involved, emotionally charged experience in which the words and actions are used as focal points or keys to unlock the power that we all possess.” –  Scott Cunningham

You have the power to encourage or shut down a person.

Notice this difference:

  • Option One: “When are you going to listen to me? You just don’t care.”
  • Option Two: “Hey, thanks for clearing the filter for the sink.” (The other person smiles. Then you add something like…) Oh, I had another idea. Is this an okay time to talk “logistics”?

As Scott wrote: “words and actions are used as focal points or keys to unlock the power that we all possess.”

2. You influence certain people in ways more than you know.

If someone cares about you, they’d like to succeed in doing something good for you.

I remember inadvertently overhearing two spouses, “Sam and Janet.”
Sam looked back at Janet to see if Sam’s washing her car had made Janet happier.
No. She just made another request.

Sam did NOT get a moment of success at trying to please her.

It’s about giving your loved one some space to feel good.

In my own life, I need to take care of myself. And that’s tough when I’ve lost sleep. So sometimes, I schedule a nap.

I come back with renewed energy.

My husband and I enjoy a better interaction after that.

“On waking in the morning, try to make your first words pleasant, for this brings good fortune for the entire day.” – Scott Cunningham

3. Ask, in prayer, that the Goddess guide your words

Here is a prayer you can use.

Goddess,
Guide my words that they may comfort others,
Help me hold my tongue when the words are sharp.
Support me to take care of myself, mind and body.
May I be grateful for every blessing.
So Mote It Be

As witches, we notice the value of being flexible like the willow tree. May we meditate, conduct ritual, and pray to maintain our flexibility.

And remember this: 

“That perhaps is at the core of Wicca–it is a joyous union with nature. The earth is a manifestation of divine energy. Wicca’s temples are flower-splashed meadows, forests, beaches, and deserts.” – Scott Cunningham

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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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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Happy Summer Solstice 2025

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Happy Solstice!

Litha/Midsummer

The Summer Solstice Litha, also known as Midsummer, represents when the God is at his height in power and fertility. The sun now takes its longest path across the sky, and we experience the longest day of the year. This completes the sun’s waxing cycle and begins the waning part of the solar year. The days become increasingly shorter until the Wheel of the Year returns to Yule, when the days once again wax with the sun. The days grow longer.

Wiccans enjoy collecting and drying herbs during Litha. Many of them take nice walks out in nature to harvest herbs. Herbs harvested during this period have greater magickal powers than herbs gathered at other times of the year. Herbs reach their peak of strength and potency during Litha.

Once again, the bonfire holds a prominent place. The God rises to his peak as his power and strength expands at Litha.

Along the line of a bonfire, when my coven meets for Litha, we do a barbecue. Meat and fire form a good combo for this Sabbat! Yum!

Blessings,

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How to Face an Opponent (A Witch’s Perspective)

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“I can’t believe it. She’s my mother. She’s supposed to be on my side,” my friend, Alicia, said.

I nodded and listened.

Alicia’s mother, at this time, was her opponent.

I have insights for you.

1. Acknowledge the nature of the opponent.

    Researchers are noting aspects of narcissists.

    “A narcissist is an extremely self-centered person who has an exaggerated sense of self-importance.” – Merriam-Webster Dictionary

    Alicia’s mother demonstrates narcissism. Perhaps, you’ve noticed that narcissists do not care, and they do not learn.

    What can Alicia do? She can guard her time and her personal energy.

    She can set her boundaries. She can, when necessary, end her phone conversations with her mother.

    Do you need to set boundaries with an opponent in your life?

    2. Face The Three-fold Law.

    The Wiccans I know believe in The Three-fold Law.

    This Law holds that what you send out returns upon you with three times the impact.

    It is a temptation to want to wield magick to punish the opponent. Whoa! Stop.

    Instead, it is better to use prayer, ritual, and meditation to strengthen yourself.

    For example, if I faced a truly tough time, I would call upon Fire energy and I would ask the God to give me strength. I would call upon the Goddess to grant me Her Warrior Spirit

    What would help you strengthen yourself?

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    Witches Know That Money Is Not Wealth – A Real Money Spell

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    “Money is not wealth,” my friend, Irma, said.
    “What?”
    “Money can represent wealth. Wealth is about abundance. You can have abundance in terms of good times with friends, good health, and good peace of mind,” Irma concluded.

    I reflected on this and how many of us, witches, focus a lot on money spells.

    At one point in my life, I noticed that I did not do money spells.
    Why?
    Perhaps, I did not feel that I deserved good treatment and the ease that money may provide.

    Here is a simple Money Spell that may ease your burden.

    This spell should be done on a waxing moon.

    • A green candle
    • “A check to yourself from the Universe”*
    • Cauldron
    • Money drawing oil
      • Money Oil (You can make your own by adding drops of essential oils together, like the example below)
        • 3 parts ginger
        • 2 parts orange
        • 4 parts pine
        • 2 parts cinnamon
        • 1 part cedarwood
        • 5 parts jasmine (optional)
    • matches or a lighter

    * We create a check from the Universe by writing the amount we want and writing “from the Universe for the Good of All” in the memo section on the check.

    Warning: ONLY work this spell during the waxing moon. (Waxing means going toward full moon)

    Cast Circle in the usual manner.

    Dress the green candle properly. (That is, dab your finger in the money oil and rub the candle repeatedly from wick to base—until the whole candle is covered in money oil.)

    As you dress the candle, envision money flowing into your life.

     Light the candle and chant the following out loud:

    As I light this candle so,
    Make my money grow and grow,
    Let it flow without rhyme or reason,
    Each and every turn of season,
    Filling up my pockets so wide,
    Let me enjoy this happy ride,
    Make me stronger than the ocean tides,
    Manifesting my will to coincide,
    With no malice, woe, or hitches,
    May there be no mess or jinxes,
    With no need of fear of ruin,
    Let it rain money, bless my journey.
    An it harm none, so mote it be!

    Now hold the “Check from the Universe.” Light the check via the candle and place the check in the cauldron to burn safely.

    Watch the flame as it burns the check.

    Meditate while focusing on the flame of the green candle.

    When you are ready, place the green candle in a safe place and let the candle burn completely out. [Do NOT leave an unattended candle. Stay safe.]

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    Close the Circle.

    The above spell has worked for me. I had difficulty receiving appropriate checks, and things cleared up. I was grateful!

    May your journey be prosperous and happy.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How Witches Gain Strength and Support Their Willpower

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    “This administration is making me gain weight,” my friend Irma said. She was reacting to more bad news about prices going up. Irma stopped buying eggs because the prices were too high.

    I reflected on this. There might be some leeway between the bad news and Irma’s reaction.

    “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor Frankl

    We, witches, realize that so much of life is about energy.
    It takes energy to be patient.
    It takes energy to make a good decision.

    “Willpower isn’t just a skill. It’s a muscle, like the muscles in your arms or legs, and it gets tired as it works harder, so there’s less power left over for other things.” – Charles Duhigg

    Charles Duhigg is referring to “willpower fatigue.”

    Here is a powerful idea: You can call on the Gods to strengthen you in the space between bad news and negative action.

    Here is a prayer that you can use.

    Lord of the Hunt, Lady of the Moon
    Strengthen me to pause and pray
    To make my willpower come to stay
    Let fatigue fall like leaves from a tree,
    May I be strong and free.
    So Mote It Be.

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How Witches Handle Criticism

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    “Your film doesn’t work. It’s really two different films,” said four people in my friend Sacha’s circle.

    “I don’t know what to do,” she told me.

    “Do your friends want what’s best for you?” I asked.

    “Yes. I trust them. I know them,” Sacha replied.

    I realized that the first question about facing criticism is:  “Does the person want good things for you?”

    I’ve noticed that some people just can’t handle it if you share a deep part of yourself with them. I felt heartbroken when I shared with one particular friend that I am a witch. As soon as she knew this, she left my life.

    A couple of days later, Sacha posted her film on YouTube, despite her friends’ criticism.

    Nothing bad happened. Her friends stood by her. And, 200 people saw the film, with no conflicting comments.

    Here’s another point about criticism. I realized that people who left my life when they found out I am a witch really did not know what a witch is!

    They had unfounded prejudices. So, this second point is: Do not accept criticism from people who do not know what they’re talking about.

    I recall that an elder, Don Frew, mentioned: “When someone talks about a witch or pagan, ask them, ‘What do you mean by that label?” That may be an opening for a conversation.

    Here is a prayer you can use:

    Lord of the Hunt, Lady of the Moon,
    Help me deal well with criticism soon.
    Support me in my truth.
    For my divinity is proof.
    So Mote It Be.

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How to Make the Light Return to Your Eyes – A Witch’s Perspective

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    “My mom died, and the world feels twisted,” my friend Sarah said.

    I listened a lot to Sarah.

    I reflected on this. Life hits us hard. It’s easy to go dark and get bitter.

    Instead, I direct my focus on repeatedly bringing the light back to my eyes.

    How about you? Do you want to recover from the dark times?

    I have three insights for you.

    1. Focus on words that elevate.

    Sarah felt regret. She remembered times when she just needed to have quiet time to herself, and she did not visit her mother. Her job is extreme. She had to have recovery time to avoid getting physically sick.

    Something that helped was when I said, “Your Mom would like to see you keep going for your dreams.”
    Sarah said, “Yes. You’re right. Thank you.”

    How about you? When has someone said something positive that helped you carry on?

    2. Make space to “feel it all.”

    When I feel pain, I remember that to feel the good feelings I need to avoid going numb.
    I realize it can be good to “feel it all” … sadness, joy, fear, and courage.

    When you feel it all, you can let the tough feelings stay and then go.

    “I [The Goddess] give knowledge of the spirit eternal, and beyond death I give peace and freedom,” The Goddess, in The Charge of the Goddess, written by Doreen Valiente

    Some spiritual elders mention that when we suffer losses, it is like we suffer “little deaths.” The child becomes a teenager. The time of childhood has died, and the teen is the butterfly who carries on. Then, we transform beyond the teenager.

    To grow, we learn the value of “feel it all.” Beyond sadness and suffering is peace and freedom. How? When we integrate what we learn on our path as witches.

    Do you make space to “feel it all”?

    3. Ask Goddess for renewal.

    You can use a prayer like this.

    Goddess,
    Guide me to renewal.
    Just like the Yule Time, when the God brings light, laughter, and love to the land,
    Help me rise again.
    Restore the light in my eyes.
    So Mote It Be.

    May these insights support your path.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How Witches Make Meaning that Actually Helps Them

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    “If I clear this floor of clutter, what do I get?” my husband asked.

    “A clear floor,” I replied.

    “What else?”

    “My admiration.”

    “That’s it,” he said.

    “What?”

    “The meaning. You make the meaning,” he concluded.

    I reflected on this. Being a witch means a lot to me.
    It means that I am a child of the Goddess. It’s about being in touch with the natural world around me. …. And more ….

    How about you? Where is the meaning in your life?

    Here are three insights.

    1. Find your best choices.

      “You make me happy,” I exclaimed to my cat.
      He looked at me confused.
      Okay. So, he did not major in the English language.

      Does my cat make me happy?

      We could say that my interactions with my cat “set the stage” for my experience of happy feelings.

      My point is that relying on external events for happiness may be a road to trouble. How?
      Often, we cannot control external events. But we can make choices for the small joys in life … That’s my cat!

      What are the small joys in your life?

      2. Witness how you make meaning.

      A girl, Cheryl, is tormented by her older brother. Does she take that as a sign that everything in the world is unreliable and awful?

      A different girl, Molly, is tormented by her older brother. But then she asks her parents for karate lessons. Then, she defends herself against her brother. Molly became formidable.

      The same first situation. Different meanings and different actions.

      How do you make meaning in your own life?

      3. Let the Goddess guide you to your Higher Meaning.

      You can use a prayer like this.

      Goddess,
      Lead me to my Higher Meaning.
      Guide me on my path.
      Clear away useless distractions.
      So Mote it be.

      May these insights support your path.

      Blessed Be,
      Moonwater

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