New Tools: Cleansing And Consecrating

                       

 

And when we say 'New' we don't just mean brand new, but new to you!  

It's very wise to cleanse and consecrate any new tools etc you have bought for your craft, be it a wand or a simple knife. We cleanse our tools to remove any unwanted energies and consecrate them to make them ours.

Before consecrating you should first cleanse your  tools. You can simply use sage smoke or moonlight. Some have even used sunlight to cleanse. Others may lay there tools on the Earth or sprinkle with well or spring water. You can also use sound. It needs to be a pure and clean sound such as tingsha bells.

                                                                      

I will often cleanse my tools after I have been doing any spellwork that may have left a negative aftertaste, so to speak, such as maybe banishing work or if you have been doing some major healing doe a serious illness.  And if I feel it is needed I will re consecrate my tools too.

As I said earlier when you gain any new tools etc, you should cleanse and then consecrate them. Here is a good site on consecrating your tools. And even if you have made the tools yourself, consecrating them ties them to you even more!

Consecrating Your Tools

Blessings and Welcome

Blessings and Welcome to Pagan Hare's Spiritual Home...

This is me, Pagan Hare and this is my blog! I have been walking this path of Witchcraft for many years now, at the time of writing this, almost 20 years. Though it has been in my family (mostly my mothers side) for a good many years as something unspoken. My great grandmother new many things about healing etc, as did my great aunt. My great aunt was a nurse, but she also knew the old ways of healing.

My maternal great grandfather was a man of the earth and respected it greatly. He was also a dowser. My maternal nanna (she hated grandmother), though never spoken off, also knew many things about healing, herbs etc. And I know she had seen spirits and spoken with them.

On my fathers side it is difficult to trace, but my fathers surname is the old gaelic word for witch, hag and wise woman.

In my immediate family, my mother, myself, both my sisters and my niece are witches. We are all mediums, healers and seek answers through divination. Like our great grandfather, we all use dowsers, also for divination.  and like my great grandmother, we are all Empathic.

So as Obi Wan Kenobi would say, the force runs strong in your family *chuckle*

To add to this I am also co-owner of the witchcraft and pagan online store Besom Magic, along with my sister. And I'm admin for the group Pagans of Avalon on Facebook. 

So as I said, this is my blog. Each week I post an almanac of Moon Correspondences. I also, as I get the chance, will write articles on various subjects, and some times share articles from others I think you'll enjoy!

Just click on the tabs at the top and you'll see the first part of various articles with links to their pages.

You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Have a blessed week

~ Pagan Hare )O(

Almanac 7th to 13th March Incl Magical Notes

All information from "Llewellyn's Magical Almanac 2016"

Colour and Incense based on information used by Llewellyn from

Personal Almanac by Amber Wolfe

All times are Eastern Standard (US) Time (EST)

or Eastern Daylight (US) Time (EDT)

Pagan's Magical Notes:    

Affirmation Stones

Ever looked at those lovely stones with  'power' words such as peace, love and dream and thought "I like those, but they don't sing to me"? Well it's not difficult to create your own affirmation stones with words and even images that resonate more personally with your own life or path. You choose need a couple of things. Your tools to create these are simple, especially if it's just words you want. 

• A fine permanent pen (you'll fine these in most craft shops or online, and you can find them in many colours)
• If you want to add coloured images - Some acrylic paints
• Some artist varnish to seal and protect the paint. You can find this as a spray in either matt or gloss. Again in artists shops or online. If you buy in a jar, you will need a soft flat brush. And not heavy bristle. Something like the brushes in the image below and about 2' wide. No less that 1 1/2'
• Plus, of course, some stones. These are better if they are flat and a reasonable size too. Around about the size of your palm 

Make sure your stones are smooth or you'll find it difficult to write on the surface and your stones are also clean. 

What you write is entirely up to you, these are your stones. If you are unsure, sit and meditate on this. Make notes of your ideas...or just write down, on paper, what comes into your head without too much thought. Just remember, once you have written onto your stone it's permanent and cannot be erased. So start on paper and  make sure you are happy with your words.

You will find creating these beautiful stones very calming and will allow you to think clearly. It is a very meditative activity. You may want some calm music playing in the background as you work. Some herbal tea, candles and incense such as lavender or white sage (you can buy this as incense sticks and cones). All these will help to clear your mind and make it a very enjoyable and quiet time.

This is also a lovely activity you can do with your children. Have them create their own special stones.

New Moon

Of course we also have a new moon this week on Tuesday. You will find here a link back to a previous posting with blessings etc for the new moon. Maybe some of these blessings will give you inspiration for you stones.

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As it's the new moon I thought I would find an article that was different to what I normally post. So below is a segment and link to an article called "Understanding New Moon" by Deborah Byrd. And then this weeks correspondences follow.

Enjoy and have a blessed week.

~ Pagan )O(

Understanding New Moon

by Deborah Byrd

What is the ghostly image at the top of this post? It’s a new moon. Its lighted half is facing entirely away from Earth.

The image above is imaginary. It’s as if you flew in a spaceship to a place where you could see the night side of the moon. Why do we say imaginary? Because, when the moon is new, its night face is facing us on Earth … and we can’t see the moon at this time.

We can’t see the new moon from Earth, except during the stirring moments of a solar eclipse. Then the moon passes in front of the sun, and the night portion of the moon becomes visible to us, surrounded by the sun’s fiery corona.

Once each month, the moon comes all the way around in its orbit so that it is more or lessbetween us and the sun. If the moon always passed directly between the sun and Earth at new moon, a solar eclipse would take place every month. But that doesn’t happen every month. Instead, in most months, the moon passes above or below the sun as seen from our earthly vantage point.

The Complete Article

Next Sabbats and Full/New Moons

20th March - Ostara (Spring Equinox - Northern Hemisphere (NH)

20th March - Mabon (Autumn Equinox) - Southern Hemisphere (SH)

8th March New Moon

23rd March Full Moon

March Correspondences

Stone: Aquamarine, Jade, Bloodstone

Animal: Wolf or Cougar, Whale

Flower: Jonquil (aka Daffodil, Narcissus) 

Ruling Planer: Neptune, Jupiter

Zodiac: Aquarius

Colour Correspondences for the Colour of the Day

Whites: Element of Spirit, Purity, Protection, innocence, Cleansing,

Greens: Element of Earth, Money, Growth, Fertility, Healing, Abundance, Luck, Prosperity,

Oranges: Attraction, Success, Health, Wealth, Creativity, Charm, Abundance,

Yellows: Element of Air, Intellect, Confidence, Communication,

Reds: Element of Fire, Courage, Good Fortune, Passion, Health, Vigour,

Pinks: Love, Friendship, Mental Health, Forgiveness, Family,

Greys: Peace, Neutrality, Negatives

Browns: Element of Earth, Health, Home, Stability, Household Protection, Grounding, Protection,

Blues: Element of Water, Psychic Awareness, Peace, Calm, Renewal, Healing,

Black: Banishing, The Void, Negativity, Unblocking, Protection, Honour, Deep Meditation,

The Moon and Correspondences For This Week

Monday 7th

Waning Moon  

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter 

Colour: Grey

Moon Sign: Aquarius 

Moon Enters: Pisces 2:08 pm

Incense: Lily

Tuesday 8th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: New Moon 8:54 pm

Colour: White

Moon Sign: Pisces

Incense: Geranium

Wednesday 9th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Brown

Moon Sign: Pisces

Moon Enters: Aries 2:40 pm

Incense: Lilac

Thursday 10th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Purple

Moon Sign: Aries

Incense: Jasmine

Friday 11th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Pink

Moon Sign: Aries

Moon Enters: Taurus 2:44 pm

Incense: Mint

Saturday 12th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Black

Moon Sign: Taurus

Incense: Ivy

Sunday 13th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Amber

Moon Sign: Taurus

Moon Enters: Gemini 5:03 pm

Incense: Marigold

Almanac 29th February to 6th March

All information from "Llewellyn's Magical Almanac 2016"

Colour and Incense based on information used by Llewellyn from

Personal Almanac by Amber Wolfe

All times are Eastern Standard (US) Time (EST)

or Eastern Daylight (US) Time (EDT)

Pagan's Magical Notes:     

Well this weeks blog almost never happened. And yes, it's Monday! But most witches I know have busy lives, be it family and or work, and this witch is no exception. And yes, I haven't done the broom blog! I will, I promise (should I really do that?). I have made some changes to the weekly entry, well it's layout anyway. I felt this coming first made more sense. I have also added a key for the daily colours I post as I think it would be helpful.

On a magical level, it has been a quiet week. Though I did make a discovery of a perfect crystal. One of my skills as a witch is a healer. And I wanted a crystal that would aid me in this. Something that would protect and enhance. After seeking some advice I discovered a little rare stone called Apache Gold or Healers Gold. This stone both protects the one giving the healing from the illness and the stresses of giving the healing and also enhances. I shall post a separate little blog about this. I have also found out the Green Calcite is also excellent for when you are sending healing.. So I have purchased both these stones. The Apache Gold I have turned into a healers pendent. I haven't done so with the Calcite, I'd take out an eye at best...It's rather big *chuckle*.

This weeks entry from my Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook is from James

Kambos and some thoughts and ideas on Ostara (20th March).

Enjoy and have a blessed week.

~ Pagan )O(

Ostara

From Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2016

Ostara is a time of renewal and the balance of night and day. Symbols include spring flowers, baby chicks, rabbits, and pastel-coloured eggs. It's also a time to honour the spring

goddess Eostre. Ostara ushers in a season of growth and expansion.

            If the weather permits, open your windows and doors to help renew the energy in your home, which is probably stale from being closed all winter. To attract peace, fertility, and abundance, decorate your home with potted daffodils and tulips. Outside your home hide a few coloured eggs to symbolise life and fertility.

            At Ostara, early cool-weather herbs and vegetables such as chives, onions, and lettuce can be planted. As you plant, kneel upon the soil as a sign of gratitude. If you have any new ventures or projects you've been wanting to start, do it now. Ostara is a good time to begin anything. To bless a new venture, write it down on a piece of paper and place it in your cauldron. Leave it overnight. Then place it in a potted

plant and forget it.

            Before your celebration ends, as a sign of thanks to Eostre, light a pale green candle.

~ James Kambos

Next Sabbats and Full/New Moons

20th March - Ostara (Spring Equinox - Northern Hemisphere (NH)

20th March - Mabon (Autumn Equinox) - Southern Hemisphere (SH)

8th March New Moon

23rd March Full Moon

 

March Correspondences

Stone: Aquamarine, Jade, Bloodstone

Animal: Wolf or Cougar, Whale

Flower: Jonquil (aka Daffodil, Narcissus) 

Ruling Planer: Neptune, Jupiter

Zodiac: Aquarius

Colour Correspondences for the Colour of the Day

Whites: Element of Spirit, Purity, Protection, innocence, Cleansing,

Greens: Element of Earth, Money, Growth, Fertility, Healing, Abundance, Luck, Prosperity,

Oranges: Attraction, Success, Health, Wealth, Creativity, Charm, Abundance,

Yellows: Element of Air, Intellect, Confidence, Communication,

Reds: Element of Fire, Courage, Good Fortune, Passion, Health, Vigour,

Pinks: Love, Friendship, Mental Health, Forgiveness, Family,

Greys: Peace, Neutrality, Negatives

Browns: Element of Earth, Health, Home, Stability, Household Protection, Grounding, Protection,

Blues: Element of Water, Psychic Awareness, Peace, Calm, Renewal, Healing,

Black: Banishing, The Void, Negativity, Unblocking, Protection, Honour, Deep Meditation,

The Moon and Correspondences For This Week

Monday 29th

Leap Day!

Waning Moon  

Moon Phase: Third Quarter 

Colour: White

Moon Sign: Scorpio

Moon Enters: Sagittarius 6:56 pm

Incense: Hyssop

Tuesday 1st March

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter  6:11 pm

Colour: Maroon

Moon Sign: Sagittarius

Incense: Cinnamon

Wednesday 2nd

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter

Colour: Topaz

Moon Sign: Sagittarius

Incense: Lavender

Thursday 3rd

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter

Colour: Crimson

Moon Sign: Sagittarius

Moon Enters: Capricorn 5:01 am

Incense: Carnation

Friday 4th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter

Colour: Coral

Moon Sign: Capricorn

Incense: Vanilla

Saturday 5th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter

Colour: Indigo

Moon Sign: Capricorn

Moon Enters: Aquarius 11:22 am

Incense: Rue

Sunday 6th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter

Colour: Gold

Moon Sign: Aquarius

Incense: Frankincense

Almanac 22nd to 28th February

All information from "Llewellyn's Magical Almanac 2016"

Colour and Incense based on information used by Llewellyn from

Personal Almanac by Amber Wolfe

All times are Eastern Standard (US) Time (EST)

or Eastern Daylight (US) Time (EDT)

Next Sabbats and Full/New Moons

20th March - Ostara (Spring Equinox - Northern Hemisphere (NH)

20th March - Mabon (Autumn Equinox) - Southern Hemisphere (SH)

22nd February Full Moon

8th March New Moon

February Correspondences

Stone: Amethyst

Animal: Otter

Flower: Violet, Primrose

Ruling Planer: Uranus

Zodiac: Aquarius

Pagan's Magical Notes:     

Goodness me. Somehow I managed to miss last weeks posting. My humblest apologies. Though I intend to make up for this by, hopefully, posting a couple of new blogs. One on celebrating you and another on the humble besom. So watch this space.

I do hope you all had a good week and that you are now starting to feel the effects of nature waking from her winter slumber and the days drawing out again. Though it must be said, last week was chilly in most parts of the UK. But I had a busy week of creating my own cleaning spray with added lemon and lavender essential oils. Both these have purification properties,love and longevity and lavender of course also has protection, making these ideal for cleaning your work surfaces. Again I hope to write a small article on such things as I also created a cleansing spray I use on my work surfaces before 

I start work in my kitchen.

Now this Monday we have a Full Moon, so don't forget to put out all your crystals and tools you wish to cleanse and charge. You may also wish to create some lovely Luna water you can use in all your magical works, or add to washes etc. Simply put some spring water into a bottle and leave on your windowsill to adsorb her beautiful rays.

If you check the tags in the right column and look for 'Full Moon' you should find some prayers, spells, activities etc. And talking of the moon. The following is an from my Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2016 by Elizabeth Barrette about the Cougar Moon...

Enjoy!

Enjoy and have a blessed week.

~ Pagan )O(

The Cougar Moon

From Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2016

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February is the Cougar Moon. The last part of winter favours the solitary hunters because there is so little food left, and the spring renewal has not yet come. The power of Cougar lies in grace and solitude. They are elusive creatures, never seen unless they choose to reveal themselves. From the cougar, you can learn about enjoying your own company.

            To cast this spell, you need a single beeswax candle. Ideally you should be alone.

Light the candle and say:

Cougar unseen,

come from between,

to join in my rite.

Concentrate on how the golden-yellow beeswax matches the tawny coat of cougars. The wax's sweet smell symbolises the sweetness of solitude. Listen to the quiet around you and seek the pleasure in yourself. Think back on some things you have accomplished all by yourself. Visualise yourself as a cougar, alone and powerful, stalking through the winter woods. Feel your inner strength and know you have the self-sufficiency to stand by yourself.

            When you finish, blow out the candle and say:

Cougar alone,

time has flown,

go back to the night.

Later, keep an eye out for solitary projects and activities you can do.

~ Elizabeth Barrette

           

The Moon and Correspondences For This Week

Monday 22nd

Waxing Moon  

Moon Phase: Full Moon 1:20pm 

Colour: Ivory

Moon Sign: Leo

Moon Enters: Virgo 6:24 am

Incense: Narcissus

Tuesday 23rd

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Third Quarter  

Colour: Black

Moon Sign: Virgo

Incense: Bayberry

Wednesday 24th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Third Quarter

Colour: Brown

Moon Sign: Virgo

Moon Enters: Libra 5:41 pm

Incense: Bay Laurel

Thursday 25th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Third Quarter

Colour: Purple

Moon Sign: Libra

Incense: Myrrh

Friday 26th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Rose

Moon Sign: Libra

Incense: Alder

Saturday 27th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Third Quarter

Colour: Black

Moon Sign: Libra

Moon Enters: Scorpio 6:26 am

Incense: Pine

Sunday 28th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Third Quarter

Colour: Orange

Moon Sign: Scorpio

Incense: Heliotrope

Almanac 8th to 14th February

All information from "Llewellyn's Magical Almanac 2016"

Colour and Incense based on information used by Llewellyn from

Personal Almanac by Amber Wolfe

All times are Eastern Standard (US) Time (EST)

or Eastern Daylight (US) Time (EDT)

Next Sabbats and Full/New Moons

20th March - Ostara (Spring Equinox - Northern Hemisphere (NH)

20th March - Mabon (Autumn Equinox) - Southern Hemisphere (SH)

8th February New Moon

22nd February Full Moon

February Correspondences

Stone: Amethyst

Animal: Otter

Flower: Violet, Primrose

Ruling Planer: Uranus

Zodiac: Aquarius

Pagan's Magical Notes:     

Firstly, I must apologise for not posting this sooner. Like everyone life can get in the way

and that I do hope you all had a wonderful Imbolc or Lammas, depending on your location.

But I have been a busy witch this past week, which I shall post more about later this week.

I've been busy in my kitchen creating household things that also have a magical purpose

too, which I enjoyed immensely. They also have to do with spring, which is even better.

Due to not getting this sorted sooner, this is all I shall be posting today. But as per usual I

am going to share something from my Witches' Dates Book and, after a few weeks of other

writers, we are back to the wonderful Deborah Blake. This week spring is the main subject.

Enjoy and have a blessed week.

~ Pagan

Spring Into Action

From Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2016

The earth is beginning to awake - more so in some places than others, but the energy for

forward movement is everywhere. This is a good time to set new projects into motion and

establish goals and take the first few steps forwards. Tap into the growing energy of spring

to help give yourself the energy to get things done. And then do them!

            Spring is growth and greening

            magick

            Buds, beginning, blossoms bloom

            Spring is life in fragrant glory

            Emerging from the winter's gloom

            I embrace the growing power

            And take it deep within my soul

            Enchanted by the greening magick

            Working towards my spirits goal

            Energy for growth and movement

            Energy for life's sweet dance

            Rising with the sap to motion

            My plans and projects to advance

Once you have said the spell, be sure to follow up with action!

~ Deborah Blake

           

The Moon and Correspondences For This Week

Monday 8th

Waning Moon  

Moon Phase: New Moon 9:39 am 

Colour: Silver

Moon Sign: Aquarius

Incense: Neroli

Tuesday 9th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter 

Colour: Maroon

Moon Sign: Aquarius

Moon Enters: Pisces 3:31 am

Incense: Cinnamon

Wednesday 10th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Yellow

Moon Sign: Pisces

Incense: Honeysuckle

Thursday 11th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Green

Moon Sign: Pisces

Moon Enters: Aries 4:55 am

Incense: Clove

Friday 12th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: White

Moon Sign: Aries

Incense: Cypress

Saturday 13th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Gray

Moon Sign: Aries

Moon Enters: Taurus 6:36 am

Incense: Rue

Sunday 14th

Valentines Day

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Orange

Moon Sign: Taurus

Incense: Juniper