How Witches Experience the “Beneficial Paradox”

September 3, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

Meditation

Have you noticed that meditation and rituals give you peace, clarity and closeness with the Gods?

Recently, I realized that there are times when peace and clarity can be opposed to each other.

Perhaps, you’re like me, and you would like to experience more moments of peace each day. I experience peace as moments in which I’m free of self-deprecating thoughts that cause me pain.

However, I’ve experienced moments of clarity that actually bothered me.

When you have clarity, you can feel uneasy. For example, Janet did a Tarot reading and a ritual about her job. She received clarity… that she was in the wrong job. She felt a stirring of anxiety. It felt like the opposite of peace.

In a conversation with a friend, the phrase “Beneficial Paradox” arose about this relationship between peace and clarity. We need both.

What’s the solution to the Beneficial Paradox of Peace versus Clarity?

I’ve found a solution in talking to the Gods during a meditation session. This can create a certain closeness you can’t get with other people. With this close relationship, the Gods can guide you to clarity as well.

Clarity can save your life.

Some years ago, I stopped for a red light at an intersection.

The light turned green, but I heard guidance from the Gods in the form of “Don’t go!”

So, I hesitated.

Another car raced through the intersection, and it would have crashed into my car if I had driven forward.

Meditation and ritual can condition you to receive guidance more often.

One more point: Sometimes the Gods give you clarity, but you don’t want to accept it yet. I’ve used this comment: “Sometimes, you get ‘Goddess-slapped’ upside your head.” This means that Goddess shakes you up. It helps to stay open and receive guidance.

May these insights support your life journey.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How Witches Craft Effective Spells

August 27, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

“What is the most important thing to remember when you do magick?” my friend, Lisa, asked.
“The intention is the most important thing,” I replied.
“How is that? Aren’t words important?”
“Yes, they are.”
“Okay, I’m confused,” she said.
Are you concerned about how magick works?
Here are four essential parts of creating an effective spell.

Intention

Intention is the first thing to consider. If you are not sure about what you want to accomplish, then your spell will not work. Your intention is the whole point for doing the spell. What do you intend? What do you want to accomplish with your spell?

Words

Words help guide your intention. They create a map of how to do what it is you want the spell to accomplish. You must use specific words to get something done. Magic takes the path of least resistance. If you wanted to lose weight and you were not specific, you might become physically ill. Many people would agree that getting physically ill is a terrible and temporary way to lose weight.

You need to be specific in your choice of words. Perhaps, you may choose to say something like: “I lose weight by proper nutrition and exercise so that I maintain my health and get to a truly healthy weight for me.”

Remember to include an ending clause like “For this or better, and it harm none.”

Ingredients

As you create your spell, carefully select the ingredients or items you use. Each ingredient has its own energy, also known as the natural object’s virtue. Natural items have their own virtues that lend their powers to your spell.

Will

Sometimes, I say, “Will is the fuel that makes the spell ‘go.’” The Collins English Dictionary defines willpower as “the ability to control oneself and determine one’s actions.”

Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., author of The Willpower Instinct, wrote: “Willpower is about harnessing the three powers of I will, I won’t and I want to help you to achieve your goals (and stay out of trouble).”

When it comes to successfully performing magick, willpower, to me, means the driving force of desire for some form of change. So, I focus on the power of “I will.” This is an important distinction because many people think of willpower as only the ability to avoid temptation.

Realize that you need to will something into being. This includes confidence that what you are doing shall work. If you don’t have that, your spell just won’t be effective.

You need your will for your intention to be as strong as possible. This is why when we are desperate for something, we can usually manifest it. Using your will is deeply rooted in your desire.

In summary, devote care and attention to the essential items of Intention, Words, Ingredients, and Will.

May these insights support your spiritual path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How Witches Experience the Wonders of Initiation

August 20, 2020August 22, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

Initiation is a wondrous experience. Much of Initiation is kept in trust and secrecy.

Fortunately, I can give you some concepts.

Achieve the transformation to a Priest or Priestess.

Initiation is the process of becoming a Priest or Priestess. You make vows to the God and Goddess. The details of Initiations are kept in secret. Why? Part of the reasoning is so that you can have a complete experience like no other. It’s an experience. One way I describe this is: “You don’t want to know the end of the story before you’ve seen it.” During Initiation, you are immersed in the experience.

Experience rebirth into a new reality.

When I was initiated, I experienced the creation of a whole new reality inside and outside of myself. Initiation shakes you free of your old life, and it embraces you into the new reality of priesthood. This is a process of ending your path as a neophyte. You experience a rebirth in your new role and reality as Priest or Priestess.

Experience how your daily life is elevated from this moment forward.

Once initiated, you find that your whole worldview is different. Things are brighter and more vibrant. Colors are more vivid. Your other senses are unusually acute. Also, when initiated you become karmically linked to your initiators.

Special Note: Since you become karmically linked to your initiators, devote appropriate time and consideration to decide with whom you want to connect.

May these insights support you on your life path.

Blessed Be,
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How Witches Experience Their Divine Potential

August 13, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

Do you feel that you could be more than what you’re feeling in this moment?

Feel lost and adrift?

Here are three ways you can get back on track.

Learn to stay open to your Divine Potential

Watch for appropriate signs. Your conscious choice to look for signs and possible meanings gives your life new ways to blossom.

I’ve noticed that certain signs can be a comfort when you’re feeling low. For example, I noticed a bird begin building her nest just outside one of my home’s windows. I watched her gather sticks and form her nest. I suddenly had the feeling that my own plans and efforts were coming together. Recently, I have been recording some audios that will become part of my next online course.

Discover how to recognize the signs

Signs are everywhere. You can notice them on your daily walk or even a trip to the grocery store.

Signs can tell you when you’re on the right path, increasing your potential for growth.

One way to recognize signs is to notice how you feel and where you feel such a feeling.

For example, I’ll have a thought and then the feeling will manifest in my chest.

Where do you feel something in your body when you’re noticing something that is important?

Realize that you can see the Gods’ Plan when you “look backward”

Imagine that you look at previous signs that showed up in your life. Consider that it’s like playing a dot-to-dot game. You can see how the previous signs connect and add up to something in your present—and even something in your future.

For example, I had thoughts about writing before I attended college. But I felt shut down because of my dyslexia. I did not start my blog GoddessHasYourBack.com until nine years after graduating from college.

However, as I look back now, over the years, I had moments of writing and connecting with my heart and soul.

So, the Gods’ plan that I am a blogger and author manifested through the years—according to Their pace.

By the way, the Gods showed me that I could be a writer even though I struggle daily with dyslexia.

Take a moment now and look back. Do you see any “dots” that add up to your Divine Potential?

You might find that the dots come together and form a picture of your bright future.

May these insights support you on your life journey.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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Witches Explore Details about Goddess Brigid

August 7, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

Have you heard about how Goddess Brigid is worshipped during Imbolc?

She is known for her hospitality, healing powers, and feeding a lot of people.

Recently, I have been studying details about her. I realize that many Witches might focus on Goddess Brigid more during the time of Imbolc.

I had a thought that we can celebrate Goddess Brigid by emphasizing these elements in our own daily life.

Hospitality

Brigid is known for her hospitality. The well-known Celtic tradition of hospitality includes how a householder was bound to offer food and drink to anyone who came to their home.

How can we bring this into our lives?

Hospitality can be demonstrated in how we talk on the phone and how we share ideas or resources (even links to helpful articles).

You can demonstrate kindness and generosity to family members and friends.

If you live with family members or a roommate, you can bring their favorite food to the dinner table.

In your own spiritual rituals, you can set a small plate at the head of the table for the God and Goddess.

You and your family may sit down and call on the God and the Goddess to be present. Serve the Gods first by placing food on the Their plate at the head of the table. While doing so, say thank you to the Gods for something that They have given your family.

Healing Powers

Brigid has been called a master of healing. You can honor her by making sure you have the resources for healing. Getting appropriate sleep and eating nutritious foods will help you. Perhaps, you’ll take a daily walk to keep your body functioning well. Healing also arises from filling your thoughts with positive input. Minimize your interaction with negative media and social media. Consider adding meditation to your daily routine.

Feeding people

In a number of accounts, Brigit is known for her powers of providing large amounts of things like bacon, butter, and milk. She turned well water into beer.

You might consider donating food to a local food bank.

Perhaps, you might honor Brigid by focusing on hospitality, healing powers, and feeding people.

May these insights support your journey of life.

Blessed Be,
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How to Un-hex Yourself

July 30, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

Have you felt unfairly burdened?

Some people even feel hexed or cursed. What is worse is that some people have cursed themselves with no knowledge of how they did it.

Have you experienced bullying and hard times growing up?

Have you had a hard time since then? Perhaps, you’ve had a run of bad luck or you’ve felt the effects of depression or anxiety.

You may have hexed yourself.

This means a lot to me because I went through horrible things as a child. I was teased and beaten. Even though these things were done to me, my child-level brain converted the situation into self-hate. In effect, I accidentally hexed myself based on the terrible treatment I endured.

Is it possible that you have hexed yourself because of the terrible treatment you have endured?

You can use the following un-hexing spell to improve your journey through life.

Un-Hexing Spell

What you will need.

One reversal candle (Black on White)
Shot glass
Some rum, bourbon, or vodka*

(* If alcohol is not part of your life, you can choose some substitute.)

When to do it.
During the waning moon.

Ground and center. Once you have stilled your mind, ask the Gods to come to you. Feel Their love for you. Feel the truth that you are loved.

Pour your liquor into your shot glass. Light your reversal candle.

Say something like the following:

Now is my time to be un-hexed.
My path is clear and un-perplexed.
My history goes round and round,
My dignity sacred and sound.
Here I rise up and take a stand,
My line is drawn across the sand.
Courage and spirits uplifted,
My consciousness is now shifted

Notice any weight you feel in your soul. Now feel that weight lift off your soul. You’re now free of that weight.

Hold your shot glass of liquor. Blow (with your breath) across the liquor. (This charges the liquid.)

Place your shot glass back on the altar.

Continue by saying something like:

I am free, strong, and un-hexed.
Love and life that’s not complex,
Freedom I know inside me.
As I so will, so mote it be.

Let the candle burn itself out. (Avoid leaving an untended candle burning.)

Then drink the liquor and feel the power of the spell pass down and through your body.

May this spell support you and your strength of character. Be yourself and love yourself as the Gods love you.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How Witches Deal with Not Finding a Coven or Mentor at this Moment

July 23, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

Have you lost hope of getting a mentor or finding a coven to join? When I was starting my journey with witchcraft, I couldn’t find a coven or a teacher. I felt a loss of hope.

Here are three insights from my journey that may help you.

Start as a Solitary Witch

Start as a solitary witch and dedicate yourself to the Gods. That’s what I did.

I didn’t know where to start so I went into a bookstore and asked about the topic Wicca. (Now, we can go to Amazon. To be helpful, I’ve written 9 books)

I studied over a period of years. When I felt I was ready, I did a meditation. And the Gods made Their Presence known to me.

Talk with the Gods

During my meditation, I talked with the God and the Goddess and told Them my plight.

“When you are ready, the teacher will appear,” They replied.

This bothered me because I felt I was ready. However, with that response, I proved I wasn’t.

The Gods are wise, and I respect Their timing.

So, I continued practicing. I continued doing my own rituals, prayers, and chants.

The Gods have Their reasons. The Gods have more information than we do. Because of this, They know what is ahead on our paths before we do. They know what is in our best interest.

Keep Looking for Possibilities

Years later after that meditation session of asking the Gods for a mentor, I found one.

I moved to a new neighborhood, and there was my mentor. Soon, I was accepted into a coven.

In a coven and with a mentor, I discovered so much that was new to me.

Here is the truth: So much of the Craft is not written in books. The things one learns person-to-person are, to a great extent, oath-bound. That means that one is guided to leave such material out of books.

True dedication to the Craft is a life path. You grow into it. With a mentor and a coven, I learned the secrets of the Craft. Many times, I had experiences that were true revelations to me. And my practice grew!

Perhaps, the Gods wanted me to grow into the person who would truly understand and appreciate the secrets of the Craft. These secrets have a certain element of power connected to them. They must be shared with wise, dedicated people.

My years of solitary practice demonstrated my dedication and devotion.

So, keep practicing and show the God and the Goddess that you are serious, dedicated, and devoted.

May these insights support you on your journey.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How Witches Make Space for Simple Pleasures

July 17, 2020 / Moonwater / 2 Comments

Have you been busy recently and that has crowded out taking time for simple pleasures in life?

Simple pleasures can include slowing down, sipping, and enjoying a latte. Or relaxing outside with a good book and some wine or tea.

“…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.” – Doreen Valiente, writing in the voice of the Goddess, in The Charge of the Goddess

Goddess gives us a whole spectrum of simple pleasures to consider.

Here are three insights:

Open your awareness to a simple pleasure

I like taking a ritual bath. I’ve noticed that I have not made space for it. Soaking in water also causes skin difficulties for me, which would require me to take extra steps to protect my skin. My point is that I need to start with awareness and make space so I can take the time to focus on my needs and to connect with the Gods.

Learn and rehearse saying No

If you’re constantly saying yes to other people, you won’t be able to fit in something that means a lot to your heart.

Lacey, a friend, always used to say yes when people asked her to do things. Because of this, she never had time for herself, and she ran herself into the ground.

Learning to say no is a good thing, and it’s part of setting healthy boundaries.

Setting boundaries in how you use your time and energy can help you save yourself from grief and trouble.

You could say something like: “That sounds like it’s a good project. My plate is full at this time. And I’m taking better care of myself. So, I’ll have to say no to participating in your project.”

Witches can realize that when you say no to one thing, you open your ability to say yes to prayer and ritual so you can communicate with the Gods.

Saying no helps you free up time for your own sanity. You can do meditation, ritual, or simply rest and just be—in the moment.

Schedule time to be present with the Gods

Imagine communicating with the God and the Goddess. You can do this with meditation, doing ritual, or doing some sort of service in Their names.

You could volunteer, perhaps, at an animal shelter. This can be doing the work of the Gods, which can bring you into a closer relationship with Them. Or perhaps, you’ll take a walk in a park or somewhere that you can enjoy nature. The Gods are present with you in nature.

Each day, I devote myself to a short meditation session. That’s when I relax and talk to my God and Goddess about the day’s activities. I even ask for guidance.

Simple pleasures provide us with valuable support we need.

Imagine that you were supporting your best friend. You would likely say, “You love taking a ten-minute break with your latte. You deserve it. In fact, when we talk on the phone after your latte-break, you sound full of life. It’s worth it.”

Simple pleasures also help you show up better for your time to honor your Gods. The Gods placed divinity within you. They want you to support the divine flame in you. Ask Them for guidance about the blessed opportunities for simple pleasures in your life.

May these insights support your journey.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How Witches Feel Their Feelings and Grow

July 10, 2020July 11, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

“It hurts too much. If I just had the right spiritual thoughts, couldn’t I just avoid this pain?” my friend, John, asked.

“I hear you. You’re hurting bad. I want to skip pain, too. But I learned about something called a spiritual bypass,” I replied.

Recently, I came across this quote:

“Spiritual bypass shields us from the truth. It disconnects us from our feelings and helps us avoid the big picture. It is more about checking out than checking in.” – Ingrid Clayton, psychologist

I realize that, many times, I’d like to avoid feeling pain. But if I try to just shift to the “higher point of view,” I may be denying something real … that I have felt a loss and the pain is something I just need to experience.

For example, I lost Steve, a dear friend who passed away. I didn’t sit in the grief. I tried to shift to thinking he was in a better place and that was it. But I never truly dealt with the feelings of loss. That is, until I shifted back to my grief and felt it fully and explored what was going on with my feelings. I honored the pain of the loss. In this way, I processed it in a healthy way.

I have three insights about grief, loss and how to grow.

1.Say something aloud about your feelings.

I have learned that talking to a friend and saying aloud how I feel about something is truly healing. It helps take the burden off my back. If you are the friend, just listen. You don’t have to fix it.

2.Ask the Gods for clarity

Doing meditation can help, too. By going into meditation, you can ask the Gods to help you understand the reasons and situations that led to the loss. You can ask for healing. The Gods are great listeners.

“There is no coming to consciousness without pain. People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own Soul.” – Carl Jung

It is true that in witchcraft we strive to know one’s self.

Knowing yourself is the true focus of the Craft. Knowing how you deal with loss can be a big step to understanding you.

3.Express the Feel It and Move Forward Prayer

Here is a prayer to help.

The Feel It and Move Forward Prayer

Lord and Lady help me dig deep.
Light the way to all that I seek.
My feelings now I do give space,
To feel it all and weigh my case.
Give me light on my path to peace,
To help me move on in one piece.
Stitch by stitch mend my broken heart.
With Your support, I make my start
As I So Will, So Mote It Be.

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Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How Witches Clear Their Thinking and Free Up Their Future

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

“Oh, Jessica, you’re so cynical,” my friend, Amy, said.

“I’m not cynical. I’m skeptical,” Jessica, my other friend, replied.

The difference between cynical and skeptical is important.

To me, cynical has a negative connotation. It’s like you won’t give an idea some true consideration. You have already made up your mind about the idea. On the other hand, skeptical is: You are willing to listen to the idea and more information. You really think about it. You are willing to bring in more evidence. I’ve noticed that some people take a certain cynical approach that shuts down the conversation.

I’m concerned that cynical can lead to a “negative self-fulfilling prophesy.” For example, Susan, as a young child, was told that she was fat. Even though she was quite thin. She totally believed that she was fat. She became cynical. She wouldn’t even let in the idea that she might be an appropriate weight. Later in life, she gained a lot of weight. Having a habitual cynical approach, Susan didn’t even try to change her habits because she already believed she was a lost cause.

This reminds me of the Thirteenth Principle of The Thirteen Principles of Wiccan Belief.

We believe that we should seek within Nature that which is contributory to our health and well-being.” The Thirteenth Principle of The Thirteen Principles of Wiccan Belief, assembled by The American Council of Witches

Now, in the present, Susan has a new choice. She can listen to the Gods. Unfortunately, listening to cruel human beings during her youth created a sour, cynical approach in Susan.

Let’s remember that whatever happened in the past is like an early chapter in a book. Something new and better can happen in your current, new chapter of life.

Now, Susan can listen to the Gods. She can focus on natural foods that the Gods provide. She can shift her choices about junk food. She can look to the natural world (echoing The Thirteenth Principle of Wiccan Belief) for healing. She can ask the God and Goddess for guidance. This is something I discuss in my online course Goddess Style Weight Loss.

Looking at the example above, we can see how a cynical mind can cause a lot of suffering.

I invite you to consider dropping cynical in favor of skeptical. Skeptical can be valuable for us to check out the data and evidence. We will also need to try new things and make decisions based on our new experiences.

I’ve noticed that taking a cynical approach can, at times, lead to a closed mind. Having a closed mind can cause much suffering and fear. You close off any new data when you are cynical. In effect, this stops your growth as a being and an individual.

You are here to learn. Assess if you’re being cynical or skeptical.

So, remember to listen to Nature—“the teacher” of our class. Look to Nature and learn.

May these insights support your journey.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater