Don’t Let Them Make You React (A Witch’s Perspective)

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 / Moonwater / 2 Comments

Do you know what sells more than sex? Rage. The algorithms in social media are, reportedly, geared to make people react in anger or rage.

Anger in times of chaos is understandable.
In fact, my new book, World On Fire: How Witches and Wiccans Transcend the Chaos and Find Their Peace, has three sections on anger. Also, not-a-fun fact, the word “anger” shows up 45 times in this book.
Good news: There is a section about how to shift so you can get sleep even if you start angry.

Here, let’s talk about shifting away from falling into a reaction. When you pause and take a breath, you can make a transition to a healthy response. Not a reaction.

Breath of the Loving Goddess

Breath supports and heals you.

So, take a deep breath in, and breathe in the love of the Goddess.

Hold…

In your mind, say, “I breathe in peace. Goddess, thank you.”

Then exhale.

In your mind, picture tension, stress, and pain exiting your body as if you are exhaling black smoke out of your mouth.

In your mind, say, “I breathe out all stress, pain, and tension.”

Repeat this process 9 times.

A warning: As with any form of exercise or exertion, consult with your doctor. Some people may need to be careful about getting lightheaded or hyperventilating.

May these insights support your journey.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

“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.

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,
Moonwater

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You May Be Surprised (A Witch’s Perspective)

September 16, 2025 / Moonwater / 1 Comment

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 Witches Deal with Someone Who Won’t Hear Them

July 22, 2025 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

“My sister just won’t stop for a minute to hear me out,” Milly, a new acquaintance, said.

“She has all these judgments about me and my faith. She doesn’t see me as a person. It’s like she’s talking to her projection of what she thinks I might be.”

I reflected on this.

Here are two insights that might help you.

1. You push, and they push back.

Ever try to explain your faith to someone? And, they just push back. Telling you that you’re wrong and that they know—better than you—what your spiritual path is.

Arrogant, right?

You push facts, and they push fiction.
But what does the pushing get?
Nothing good.

2. Invite the Gods to help you lower your “intensity.”

Have you noticed that when someone says unfair and ignorant things against you, it’s your internal “intensity” that rises?

Here is a prayer that you can use to help you lower your intensity.

I breathe in and bring in the love of the Gods.
I breathe out and let go of my anxiety.
I breathe in and bring in clarity.
I breathe out and let go of my intensity.
I breathe in calm.
I breathe out and let go of my intensity.
I breathe in peace within my integrity.
I breathe out and let go of my intensity.
May the Gods bless me.
So Mote It Be

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How Witches Avoid Screwing Up Their Magick

April 8, 2025 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

When was the last time you were angry? I mean, really angry.

Drivers that almost cause accidents. That’s a hot button for me.

Injury or death. For no reason—except the troublesome driver is unskillful or rude—or both.

So, I was simply driving. Then an idiot driver cut me off. Causing Danger. Now I’m tossed into a “hot state.”

A definition: “Hot states are characterized by high levels of emotion, where individuals are more likely to act impulsively and make decisions based on their immediate feelings rather than long-term consequences.”

Warning: Do not do magick when stuck in a hot state. You can make rash decisions that you normally wouldn’t make.

Here are hot state triggers: anger, hunger, fear, pain, sexual arousal, and strong cravings.

Here’s the Big, Important Idea: When you notice that you are triggered, stop. Cool down. Make a good decision to wait before you do any form of magick.

Also, remember the Threefold Law. If you do magick while you’re angry, you could cause damage … that could be slammed back at you with three times the intensity or more.

Here’s a chant you can use to cool down. You can replace “anger” with any other unhelpful emotion.

Anger, anger, flee from me!
Clear my mind for me to see.
Unhelpful emotions fade away,
You don’t trouble me today.
So Mote It Be.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How Witches Stop Emotional Pain

July 24, 2024 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

“I had to talk to some officials about my father,” my friend, Fred, said. He looked shaken. His elderly father was continuing his violent ways.

“They want me to sign some paperwork. But I don’t know what the hell my father will do next,” Fred continued. Fred’s father had attacked another resident at the facility. The police were called, and Fred’s father had to face a judge. His father was barred from that facility.

Fred was triggered. And why not? His father had physically and emotionally abused Fred as a kid. Until he left home at 17 years old.

Are you triggered now?

I have three insights for you.

1. You need steps to handle being triggered.

Every time Fred talks with his father, the conversation goes bad. So, Fred sets up a phone call with a friend to occur immediately after such a conversation. They talk a bit about the call. But better than that, they shift to talking about something good. Fred is able to make a shift in thoughts and emotions.

Do you have a pattern so you can feel better after some triggering situation?

2. Focus on doing “a shift.”

Sometimes, the way to stop emotional pain is to shift out of a worn pattern. Something triggers a person, and then they go into a negative spiral. Fred calls a friend to do a shift in thoughts and energy. You can also meditate, pray, and/or go for a walk in nature. The idea is that you avoid losing a whole day to feeling bad.

A person can get value by venting during a chosen time. My husband and I take walks together. I remember my husband saying, “I’m going to vent about the problem until we get to that traffic light. Then let’s talk about something else.” That became our signal to do a “shift.”

Do you have a pattern of making a shift?

3. Consider a “Meditative Walk” to help you release pain.

I have learned to take a certain kind of “meditative walk.” It works better with nearby trees.

As you walk you can say something like:

I thank you my friends, the trees,
I thank you grass and shrubs.
Help me dissipate the negative energy within me.
Negative energy flows downward.
Out of my feet.
Into the ground.
Into Mother Earth.
Such energy is now harmless.
I am clear.
I am safe.
So Mote It Be!

May these insights support your journey.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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Goddess Says, “It’s Okay to Be Human”

October 19, 2018 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

Are you hurting?

Here is some good news—some comforting news: Goddess is with you through your entire journey.

“I have been with thee from the beginning; and I am that which is attained at the end of desire.” – Doreen Valiente (speaking in the voice of the Goddess—from The Charge of the Goddess)

The last part of the above quote has a couple of meanings to me. “I am that which is attained at the end of desire” implies that the Goddess’s love is what you receive at the end of your life. I believe we go to the Summerlands at the end of this life. You get to rest and enjoy time with your family and friends. The Gods will be there to give you love and support.

Another meaning is that the “end of desire” is actually a revelation that it is Goddess’s love that we really want. By this I mean, that what we want, including inner peace, joy, fun and comfort, are all manifestations of Goddess’s love. One of my friends recently bought a high-end, new car. What did he want? Some form of fulfillment. A car or a hug is just an expression of the blessings from Goddess. We notice that the car or a hug opens the door to good feelings.

Here is a prayer for times when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

A Prayer

Lord and Lady
Give me strength
To be compassionate to myself.
From that well may I draw
The love of the Gods to
Persevere on my path
And be kind to others.

So Mote It Be.

May this prayer empower you to joy and fulfillment,

Blessed Be,
Moonwater