How Witches Connect with the Universe

December 11, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

Have you felt, at some time during the current worldwide crisis, somehow disconnected or isolated?

Some spiritual paths create more isolation. How? These spiritual paths suggest that human beings have “dominion” over the natural world. To have such dominion means to be set apart or set above.

Fortunately, witches realize that our interaction with nature is not about dominion. Instead, it’s about cooperation. We are not separate from nature; we are part of it.

Witches are freed from getting caught up in “competing” with nature or trying to subdue or control nature.

Here are three insights:

Let go of thinking humans are above everything

Have you noticed how much chaos arrogant human beings are causing? I’ve heard people say, “We need people to stop treating the environment like a garbage can.”

The animals and plants are our brothers and sisters of Mother Earth.

Let’s pause for a moment and think about how aspirin comes from willow bark. What a wonderful situation we have: Nature in many ways supports us. Often, nature nurtures us.

Connect with nature to get outside your ego

Take a walk in nature and connect with your brothers and sisters of the natural world. You can pause for a moment next to a tree and project your thoughts to it. I know fellow Wiccans who receive feelings or insights in return from a tree.

My point here is that when you connect with nature you lift yourself out of feeling small and vulnerable. You’re part of a family; you’re not alone.

On the other hand, the ego is that part of you that is made of fear and feels small.

I’ve learned that when I walk in a forest or park, I feel one with the Gods.

The Gods express Themselves through nature

The Winter Solstice is now approaching. This is the time of the rebirth of the God. Wiccans have a deep connection to the seasons. We notice the cycles of life, and the Gods also go through Their own seasons. For example, Ostara (March) is a time connected to fertility and renewal. The world and the Gods become new again.

My point here is that we, witches, have opportunities to feel supported and enriched by the flow of seasons.

We are not alone. We are not stuck. The natural flow of the seasons and the power of the Gods are deeply part of our lives.

May these insights support your life path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How Witches Create on the Astral Plane and Beyond

December 4, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

Would you like to create new and better circumstances in your life? It’s valuable to realize that you manifest what you want on the Astral Plane first.

Here are three insights:

You create twice—first on the Astral Plane.

When you are doing spellcraft, you want to make a change on this earthly plane. I’ve learned from spiritual elders that you really need to begin with creating change on the Astral Plane.

When doing spells, you construct the change you want on the Astral Plane first. Eventually your desired change will manifest on the material plane. That can occur when you have done the necessary steps of your spell.

Visualization is so important in doing your spells. Your spellwork begins with your mind and focusing on what you truly want.

Your visualization and your will interact to create a “form or structure” on the Astral Plane.

What do you truly want to manifest?

Be careful on the Astral Plane.

Working on the Astral Plane includes risks.

For example, my spiritual elders warned me that entities exist on the Astral Plane that can consume your energy. This is the reason that witches begin by building a safe place on the Astral Plane. That safe place is where they conduct their work. (Often, witches learn more in-depth details directly from a spiritual elder.)

Here, I’ll share some valuable principles. Your thoughts create reality. For example, have you noticed that when you are in a bad mood, things just seem to go wrong left and right? This results from making the situation worse by putting that negative energy onto the Astral Plane.

Be careful. It’s important to move yourself into a good mood before you do spellwork.

I’ve learned to shift my mood by reading material by a favorite author or listening to some great music.

If you can’t seem to shake a bad mood, place your energy into something positive. For example, I’ll turn to knitting or reading my Book of Shadows (BOS). Not only am I changing my focus onto something positive, but with my knitting, I am creating something useful.

Focus so you can connect with the Gods on the Astral Plane.

A number of witches go to the Astral Plane and connect with the God and Goddess. The Gods are present to help and support your dreams and desires.

I begin certain forms of meditation sessions by going to my own safe place on the Astral Plane. Then, I simply say something like: “Lord and Lady, please join me here [in my safe space].”

When you’re in your safe space, you can talk with the God and Goddess free of interruptions from other entities on the Astral Plane.

May these insights support your life path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How Witches Deal with People in Separate Realities

November 27, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

“What a surprise. When Cheryl said that comment, it felt like we were not even talking about the same reality,” my friend, Andrew, said.

This led to an interesting conversation. We talked about how each practitioner of witchcraft and Wicca has a truly individualistic practice.

Witchcraft and Wicca have space for people to have an individual approach to spirituality.

Each witch has a unique belief system.

Here are three insights:

Choose your Pantheon of Gods to focus on

Here are a couple of examples: the Celtic Pantheon, Egyptian Pantheon, and Germanic Pantheon. For example, one of my friends relates to the Germanic Pantheon and especially focuses on the God Odin.

Perhaps, you’re at a specific point in which you’re focusing on a particular aspect of life.

For example, one person may focus on communication (Mercury – the God of Communication … and more.).

Another person might relate to compassion (Quan Yin – the Chinese Goddess/Bodhisattva* of Compassion).

(*Bodhisattva, in Mahayanist Buddhism, means a person who can reach nirvana but delays doing so because this person seeks to relieve the suffering of other beings. So, some people do not view Quan Yin as a Goddess.)

Focusing on a particular God or Goddess (or Pantheon) can assist you in creating a unique worldview and spiritual practice.

This choice is an important one. Ask: “How do I see the world?” Then, do research into the different pantheons to see how you feel about the Gods and Goddesses of each.

What aspect of a God or Goddess means the most to you?

Notice how you experience the truth – and leave space for others’ perceptions

Ask ten witches what they believe, and you will get ten different answers.

Many of us say we believe something because we know it’s true.

Some of us come together in a coven. Covenmates may have a similar view of the Gods. Still, each individual will have varying beliefs.

Ask yourself, “How do I know something is true?”

We remember the old question: Is the glass half-full or half-empty?

What is your answer?

This question relates to how you perceive a situation.

My point here is that both answers (half-full or half-empty) can be correct simultaneously.

This brings me back to Andrew’s discovery of Cheryl’s “separate reality.”

Andrew does not need to prove that he is right and that Cheryl’s interpretation is wrong.

In fact, both interpretations can be correct. How? Andrew and Cheryl have had truly different life experiences. This shapes how they look at things.

For example, a friend of mine had a student who was marrying someone of a different faith. As a Buddhist, she felt she would eventually (beyond death) become one with “all that is.” Her fiancé held to his Christian focus to become one with God.

Here is the good news. This couple could realize that they both focused on “becoming one with the Source.”

Are you leaving space for friends or family to have interpretations that are different than your worldview?

Discover your interpretation of the Gods’ plan

What is your truth? Do you believe in reincarnation? Do you believe in karma?

As we go through life, we build a complex tapestry of beliefs. Every experience shapes us and forms our unique path.

As you choose and take action, you are creating strands of your own unique tapestry of beliefs.

Each strand builds upon the others, creating your worldview. This includes your interpretation of the Gods’ plan for you and how you see yourself in it.

I’ve learned that when I focus on how the Gods love me and support me for my personal growth, I feel supported and comforted.

How do you feel the Gods’ want to support you?

May these insights help you on your life path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How Witches Make Great Decisions about Their Spellwork – Ep. 107

November 23, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

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How Witches Make Great Decisions about Their Spellwork – Ep. 107

How Witches Find Their Personal Form of Spirituality

November 20, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

At 14 years old, I was sent on a spiritual retreat. The group leader said to find a spot in the forest and read a letter. That’s when I found out that it was written by my parents. Years later, when I thought about this process, I realized that my parents and their spiritual group were attempting to push me to see the world in their way.

Instead, while I was out in nature, I found my own understanding, and it wasn’t of their God, but of the God and Goddess.

This brings me to thoughts about how we, witches, find our personal form of spirituality.

Here are three insights:

Discover how spirituality comforts you.

Have you had a moment in which you prayed to the Gods and felt support? Spirituality can be of great comfort. When we are worried, we may call on the God and Goddess and find comfort and often guidance.

When my depression symptoms flare up, I try to concentrate on the Gods and how They love me. They care about me every day. I try to slow down and take a few deep breaths in and out—and talk with the Gods. I tell them how I am feeling, and They send comfort and understanding. They are great listeners.

Use your spiritual tools for great decision-making.

When I need to make a decision, I use my spiritual tools to help me. My favorite tools are the Tarot and meditation.

I also use a process I call “If this then that.” Here is how it works.

Samantha needs to make a decision about taking a new job. She goes into meditation and asks the Gods for a sign. She says, internally, “If this new job is a great match for me, please show me a red balloon.” Over the next days, she stays alert to see if she sees a red balloon. (You can choose whatever object feels appropriate to you.)

When it comes to using spiritual tools, sometimes, the Gods give you a completely different sign than what you asked for. That is when it’s valuable to keep up your meditation sessions. Over some days, you may receive more guidance.

Nurture your personal growth and connect with the Gods.

As witches, we realize that personal growth is one of the most important things on this spiritual path. Working with the Gods helps us grow.

How do we nurture our personal growth with the God and Goddess? It’s about devoting time with Them.

We can connect with Them in a meditation session, a walk in nature, or by doing rituals.

Doing rituals dedicated to the Gods helps strengthen your bond with Them.

I’ve noticed that when I’m connecting with the Gods, I step out of daily worries.

When you’re feeling low energy, you can decide to do a brief meditation session, a prayer, a chant, or a simple ritual. Enjoy the resulting feeling of support and being personally nurtured by the Gods.

May these insights support you on your life path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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How Witches Set Up Something To Look Forward To – Ep. 106

November 16, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

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How Witches Receive Validation from the Gods

November 15, 2020November 15, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

“Don’t worry about it,” I heard Donna say. In the middle of our phone conversation, Donna called out the “don’t worry” comment to her husband. The problem was that Donna did not truly listen to her husband.

It’s likely that her husband wanted to feel validated about his tough feelings and concern he had with a work-related situation.

Have you noticed that many times we try to soothe a friend or family member by saying something quick and simple? We say things like “It will be okay” – “You’ll find another job” – “There are more fish in the sea.”

At those times, our friend or family member just wants to be heard and assured that their uncomfortable feeling is justified. The person also wants to know that you empathize with their plight.

As witches, we know that the Gods provide us with real validation.

Here are three insights:

Set up a potential encounter with the Gods for validation.

When I was a teen, I had a meditation session in which I met the God and Goddess. They enveloped me with love and care. This gave me the validation I really needed since I had grown up in household, tortured by my older brother and neglected by my parents.

This uplifting and validating meditation session took place after I had begun my study of valuable books on Wicca. The God and Goddess gave me clear validation that I was on the correct spiritual path for my life.

Will you set up a regularly scheduled meditation session for your daily life?

2. Find the clues of the Gods’ validation in your daily life.

In my life, I have experienced several clues. For example, I recently went to a medical center for a blood test. I stepped up to a machine and pulled the ticket that revealed your number in the line. The ticket read “9” – and that’s a sacred number. I felt reassured. One day later, my blood test revealed a healthy outcome.

I’m grateful for that clue.

Have you been experiencing truly rough moments recently? Sometimes, receiving positive clues from the Gods can give you the comfort you’re seeking. The Gods’ validation via clues can assure you that you’re on the right path.

Here’s a method. You can ask the Gods for a specific sign. You might ask the Gods, “If I am on the right path, please show me ____ today. If I am not on the right path, please show me ____ instead.”

For example, some time ago, I was baffled about a project. I asked the Gods, “If this is a project for me to get involved in, please show me a white rabbit.” The next day I went to the Filoli House and Garden for the first time and saw a white rabbit statue. That was reassuring.

2. Validation is valuable even when you don’t feel good.

I deal with depression symptoms. My husband frequently says supportive things that validate how I’m feeling.

I’m disappointed that I often cannot feel the warmth of his supportive comment because the depression symptoms block my positive feelings.

Should my husband give up and stop making the effort to say supportive comments to validate my feelings? No. Because if he did not say the loving, supportive comments … on some level, I would miss them. There would be a hole in my life.

My point is: Giving validation is still valuable even if your friend or loved one cannot take it in at this moment.

In summary, the Gods give us true validation. Additionally, the Gods placed some divinity in each of us. I suggest that your divinity can be kind to others and offer them validation, too.

May these insights support you on your life 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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How Witches Move Forward into a New Chapter of Life Ep. 105

November 9, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

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How Witches Reliably Access Intuition

November 5, 2020 / Moonwater / Leave a comment

In a moment, the lamp would explode.

I didn’t know that, but I felt something in my chest and head.

It told me, “Get out of here!” I ran from the kitchen to the patio.

In the next moments, the explosion of the camping lamp caused a fire in the kitchen, which sent my brother to the hospital with third-degree burns.

I was seven years old. In my household, my thoughts didn’t count. Besides, I only got the message a brief time before the explosion. I did not know what was going to happen so I didn’t have words to tell family members. I just received a warning of “Get out of here!”

Would you like your own intuition to warn you and to guide you to improve your life?

Here are three insights:

Find the “space” of your intuition.

As I mentioned, I felt the intuitive message in my chest and head.

I think of this space as my intuition space. It’s the location in my body where I feel that my intuition communicates with me.

So, where is your intuition space? Where do you feel your intuition? Some people feel it in the pit of their stomach while others feel it in their heart. Others feel the tension in their shoulders or neck.

The point here is that we pay attention to how we feel and where we feel it.

Allow the “time” of your intuition to manifest.

Do you ever wish you could just get an answer from your intuition now? I wish it worked that way, and sometimes it does.

But most of the time I find that it takes time to access your intuition.

So how do I get my intuition to manifest? I give it time. I may take a walk, get a nap or a night’s sleep, or at least take a break.

On occasion, I talk with people. I’m not just looking for their guidance. I’m looking for how I personally feel as I talk about a situation. It takes time to have appropriate conversations.

Discover the Gods’ Perception of intuition.

A friend told me that he looks on intuition like his friend.

Consider this: If you give a friend guidance and they use it, you will feel good about giving more guidance.

The Gods have placed divinity in you. I suggest that your intuition is part of the divinity They placed in you. That divinity is related to your creativity. That creativity and divinity are where the God and Goddess communicate with you.

This is where your intuition is a bridge to the Gods. The Gods talk to you through your intuition.

The important thing is to remove the distractions so that you can pay attention to intuitive impressions the Gods give you. You can do this with a daily 5-minute meditation session. You can do a longer session if that fits your daily routine.

Other methods include doing ritual or taking a break for deep breathing. Find your own way to get yourself into a relaxed state. Or at least find a way to quiet down your experience of the moment. For example, I have a friend who assembles jigsaw puzzles.

Your intuition can be a wonderful guide in this chaotic world.

May these insights support your life path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater