I've said it before, and I'll say it again, everyone is Psychic. We all have the ability, and capability of enhancing those parts of us. Many of us choose not to, for whatever reason; others choose to grow these parts of themselves; there are some that are plagued by their ability; and still others that pretend they don't exist.
Energy is all around us all of the time. It creates that which we see, touch, smell, taste, and hear, and it especially creates those things that are "invisible" to us. Part of this is the ability called Empathy. Empaths are numerous, in fact chances are that every single person has had an empathic occurance in their lives at least once.
Empaths feel what others feel. If a person is happy, sad, angry, depressed, elated; the Empath will feel those emotions. There are different levels of Empaths as well. On the starting side the energy is more sympathetic than empathetic. Growing stronger the empathy rings in, and even further along than that a "true" Empath can not only feel the emotions of others, but can physically feel what others feel.
Being an Empath is hard work, it takes a lot of concentration, a lot of psychic protection, and a strong awareness of energy as well as what is "self" and what is "not self".
I have found that people that have not experienced certain energies before have a hard time understanding what they are all about. While I was outside today, I got one of those lovely sparks from my guides that may help with decribing three different energies in a way that everyone will understand. The three energies that I am talking about are positive, negative, and void.
Let's start with void energy. Simply this means that a particular place (sometimes a person but most often a place) is void of energy. Think of it this way, have you ever been outside right before a big storm is about to roll in? If you pay attention (and sometimes even if you don't) you'll notice a few things. First, the color seems to fade and become more grey in everythign around you. The sounds seem to dissapear and it becomes strangely quiet (no birds or animals around). The scent of the air becomes stale and stagnant, it feels very still and motionless. This is what it feels like when a place is void of energy. It is like the life has been drained from everything around, leaving a completely empty space.
Negative energy is much different. Take that same scenario of being outdoors before a storm. Now imagine that someone turned on about a million 1000 watt bulbs and pointed them right at you! Colors begin to become to bright they are sharp and hurt the eyes. You hear so many different loud sounds that you want to cover your ears, so many smells that you want to hold your breath. Everyhting around you is assaulting every one of your senses, causing confusion, and pain.
Positive energy is the opposite. The color is perfectly balanced, not too dark or light. There is enough sound to be serene and calming wihtout overpowering your ears. The scents in the air even out and mix together in a beautiful bouquet that feel peaceful to you.
These images of different energies help you to identify when you are experiencing them. You can have a better understanding of that positive space you want to be in, releasing yourself from that voided energy space, and protecting and removing yourself from that negative space. For an Empath this information is priceless. Once they learn to udnerstand and recognize energy, and energy patterns they have a better chance of grabbing a firm hold of their ability and controlling it, not allowing it to control them!
Think about it, and use this imagery next time your out. Try to get a feeling, a sense for each of the images and place them into the situations you come across in life. You are more likely to be able to control those situations better than before (with a little practice of course).
Monday, April 30, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Beltaine May 1st
Ah, another wonderfull Sabbat comes our way as the start of the month of May draws in. Beltaine also known as May Eve has been observed since ancient times. During this Sabbat one focuses on fertility, love heat, passion, cleansing and flame.
The Sabbat is named after Ba'al a Mesopotamian God of fire, and (as we still do today) is celebrated with a bonfire (or bale fire).
An activity that many people are familair with at Beltaine is the Maypole dance. A large pole is erected and covered in colorful ribbons. People grab a ribbon and dance around the pole in different directions. Women dance clockwise (deosil) and men counterclockwise (widdershins). They alternate as they pass, and may even kiss,
The maypole is a phallic representation of the God being thrust into the Earth (or the womb of the Goddess). The dance itself raises energy, spirits and magick ushering in the Summer to come.
Often times one would sing a song, or rhyme as they dance aroudn the maypole. This was called "Calling in the Summer."
If you don't have room in your yard for a large maypole, try a smaller one. A local craft store will sell the following materials you can use to craft your own small maypole.
Dowel Rod
Clay Pot
Colorful Ribbons
Flowers
Arrange some flowers in the pot and insert the pole. Attach the ribbons to the pole and begin to tie and weave the ribbons throughout, singing your chant as you go. if you ahve other people celebrating with you, they too can grab a ribbon and begin weaving.
It's a fun and lovely tradition that you just have to try at least once!
Happy Beltaine to everyone!
The Sabbat is named after Ba'al a Mesopotamian God of fire, and (as we still do today) is celebrated with a bonfire (or bale fire).
An activity that many people are familair with at Beltaine is the Maypole dance. A large pole is erected and covered in colorful ribbons. People grab a ribbon and dance around the pole in different directions. Women dance clockwise (deosil) and men counterclockwise (widdershins). They alternate as they pass, and may even kiss,
The maypole is a phallic representation of the God being thrust into the Earth (or the womb of the Goddess). The dance itself raises energy, spirits and magick ushering in the Summer to come.
Often times one would sing a song, or rhyme as they dance aroudn the maypole. This was called "Calling in the Summer."
If you don't have room in your yard for a large maypole, try a smaller one. A local craft store will sell the following materials you can use to craft your own small maypole.
Dowel Rod
Clay Pot
Colorful Ribbons
Flowers
Arrange some flowers in the pot and insert the pole. Attach the ribbons to the pole and begin to tie and weave the ribbons throughout, singing your chant as you go. if you ahve other people celebrating with you, they too can grab a ribbon and begin weaving.
It's a fun and lovely tradition that you just have to try at least once!
Happy Beltaine to everyone!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Stand up for your Religious Belief
Something very interesting has happened recently. As you probably know I am part of a few social media sites (facebook, twitter etc. though I only actually use a few), and I have come across something quite fascinating happening to the people around me.
It seems that on more than one occasion, people that once claimed to be Wiccan or Pagan and once stood very strongly behind their beleif are now going to (or back to) a form of Catholocism.
My standpoint on religion has always been this: "Every religion is a different road to the smae universal force. We may call it a differnt name, have different ways to worship it and work with its energy but the energy itself doesn't change." That being said the focus of a beleif system is the religion that you practice, Catholocism, Wicca, Judism. You have faith and belief that the practices within your specific system of study are the ones that are going to strengthen your relationship with that one universal force, and bring you to a place of spiritual calm and peace. For many people it takes years or even entire lifetimes for them to realize. Others are more aware of their spiritual self, and find it easier to connect with that force.
You follow your beleif system of a reason. Never falter from it! No matter how many people tell you its good or bad, right or wrong, stand your ground for what you believe. By moving swiftly back and forth between beleif systems, you could possibly be delaying that spiritual peace that you are after. I have friends from all walks of life, that follow a wide array of religions. Never do I (as an outsider) question why they believe what they do. So long as they are following something that in their heart is good for them, and will help them grow personally and spiritually who am I to judge? I do however have a problem with the ones that seem to follow a specific faith for a short period of time and then latch onto the next to quickly and easily. They have no core beleif, instead they follow like sheep to the next faith that they think will giv ethem what they need. Instead of dedicating themselves to something that they beleive to be right for them, they hop around and never find peace.
I would urge them all to take a strong look deep within themselves. Find out what it is they truly seek and need from a religious insitution and then dedicate themselves fully to the one that fits the bill. It doesn't have to be Wicca or Paganism, Goddess knows I don't push my beliefs on anyone! It should be however something that has meaning to them. Something that has a system that follows their morals and values, something that is a way of life for them; not a burden in any way.
Find that thingand stand up for what you beleive! Spiritual bungee cords never get any further than consistently going up and down.
It seems that on more than one occasion, people that once claimed to be Wiccan or Pagan and once stood very strongly behind their beleif are now going to (or back to) a form of Catholocism.
My standpoint on religion has always been this: "Every religion is a different road to the smae universal force. We may call it a differnt name, have different ways to worship it and work with its energy but the energy itself doesn't change." That being said the focus of a beleif system is the religion that you practice, Catholocism, Wicca, Judism. You have faith and belief that the practices within your specific system of study are the ones that are going to strengthen your relationship with that one universal force, and bring you to a place of spiritual calm and peace. For many people it takes years or even entire lifetimes for them to realize. Others are more aware of their spiritual self, and find it easier to connect with that force.
You follow your beleif system of a reason. Never falter from it! No matter how many people tell you its good or bad, right or wrong, stand your ground for what you believe. By moving swiftly back and forth between beleif systems, you could possibly be delaying that spiritual peace that you are after. I have friends from all walks of life, that follow a wide array of religions. Never do I (as an outsider) question why they believe what they do. So long as they are following something that in their heart is good for them, and will help them grow personally and spiritually who am I to judge? I do however have a problem with the ones that seem to follow a specific faith for a short period of time and then latch onto the next to quickly and easily. They have no core beleif, instead they follow like sheep to the next faith that they think will giv ethem what they need. Instead of dedicating themselves to something that they beleive to be right for them, they hop around and never find peace.
I would urge them all to take a strong look deep within themselves. Find out what it is they truly seek and need from a religious insitution and then dedicate themselves fully to the one that fits the bill. It doesn't have to be Wicca or Paganism, Goddess knows I don't push my beliefs on anyone! It should be however something that has meaning to them. Something that has a system that follows their morals and values, something that is a way of life for them; not a burden in any way.
Find that thingand stand up for what you beleive! Spiritual bungee cords never get any further than consistently going up and down.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The Chatroulette Psychic
Some of you may know what I am referring to here. Several years ago there was a site named Chatroulette that came onto the scene. You were able to turn on your webcam and flip through hundreds of different people to chat with. At the beginning it was a fun thing to do and as the site got older the people got more carried away. There have been many pranks and jokes pulled on people in Chatroulette, and even more men and women showing far too much of themselves (thankfully you can weed this out now).
I popped on the other day and decided to do something a little different. I decided that I was going to do 1 question readings for anyone that would take the time to talk with me. So at nearly 2am (I couldn't sleep a wink) I tilt my webcam toward my desk and shuffle the cards before shuffling through the people.
I was not sure what sort of reaction to expect. More often than not there are people there that are looking to chat with others in a more "romantic" fashion (or as romantic as you can get through the internet). I knew that there were going to be males, and females of different ages; as well as groups of people just having some fun in the early hours of the morning.
So under the name "Chatroulette Psychic" I spun the wheel. I was suprised to find the reaction to it was quite interesting. There were a lot of people that stopped and asked a question (this of course could have been simply because it was of no cost to them), and they were all but suprised that they got an accurate reading (from their feedback to me of course). There was such a variety of different questions, form the absurd "Where did I leave my Phone?", to the more emotional "When will I stop being addicted to drugs?", and even the tried and true relationship question "When will I find true love?".
The best part of it all was that in each person I read for at the end I saw a smile and a glimmer of hope. Ending all my readings with "Blessed Be and Spread Love", I was releived to see them take things so seriously. I felt as if the positive vibration I was sending out to them was not only being recieved, but transmitted by them as well. The loop had begun, and one good deed will affect another, and another, and so on.
One person even said to me "You're doing good work here", I smiled at that. I don't so these things for recognition. I don't do them for fame, or money (though sometimes I do ask for funds simply because of the time and energy put into things like classes and such). I do these things to help the world. To spread love, light and enjoyment and hopefully touch someone in a way that will change their lives to a more positive, healthy outlook.
I think that for now I will continue to give it a shot (now and again of course), and see how much positivity I can spread across the world, one person at a time.
I popped on the other day and decided to do something a little different. I decided that I was going to do 1 question readings for anyone that would take the time to talk with me. So at nearly 2am (I couldn't sleep a wink) I tilt my webcam toward my desk and shuffle the cards before shuffling through the people.
I was not sure what sort of reaction to expect. More often than not there are people there that are looking to chat with others in a more "romantic" fashion (or as romantic as you can get through the internet). I knew that there were going to be males, and females of different ages; as well as groups of people just having some fun in the early hours of the morning.
So under the name "Chatroulette Psychic" I spun the wheel. I was suprised to find the reaction to it was quite interesting. There were a lot of people that stopped and asked a question (this of course could have been simply because it was of no cost to them), and they were all but suprised that they got an accurate reading (from their feedback to me of course). There was such a variety of different questions, form the absurd "Where did I leave my Phone?", to the more emotional "When will I stop being addicted to drugs?", and even the tried and true relationship question "When will I find true love?".
The best part of it all was that in each person I read for at the end I saw a smile and a glimmer of hope. Ending all my readings with "Blessed Be and Spread Love", I was releived to see them take things so seriously. I felt as if the positive vibration I was sending out to them was not only being recieved, but transmitted by them as well. The loop had begun, and one good deed will affect another, and another, and so on.
One person even said to me "You're doing good work here", I smiled at that. I don't so these things for recognition. I don't do them for fame, or money (though sometimes I do ask for funds simply because of the time and energy put into things like classes and such). I do these things to help the world. To spread love, light and enjoyment and hopefully touch someone in a way that will change their lives to a more positive, healthy outlook.
I think that for now I will continue to give it a shot (now and again of course), and see how much positivity I can spread across the world, one person at a time.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Ostara
As many of you are aware, we just celebrated Ostara, the Spring Equinox on March 21st. The Christians adapted this holiday and transformed it into what we know as Easter. Ostara is a time to celebrate a rejuvination of life. The rebirth cycle of the circle. Traditional Ostara celebrations last from the Equinox up until the next Full Moon which doesnt occur until Friday, April 6th.
People would color or mark eggs (symbols of fertility) with prosperity symbols and then hide them for the kids to find in the house. This is an Ostara tradition that we still follow today. Magick that you preform during Ostara is stronger if it focuses on renewal, balance or fertility.
This is a great time to do a full house cleanse, and rejuvinate the home protections that you have in place. Renew you altar area and recast your spiritual space. Fertility doesn't always mean getting pregnant, it is simply the state of being fertile. This can apply to anything in your life that needs a little fertility, whether it be money, creativity, love, or healing.
Something that I personally do every Ostara is to create my own "Eggemental". All it takes is an egg and a marker. You are basically creating out of the egg and your energy a living elemental (hence my word eggemental) that will protect your home and property. These guys tend to last until next spring, but you may need to renew tham earlier than that as well. Be wary though, as you may "see" this little guy running around your yard at night!
On the top of the egg I draw an invoking pentacle. Then on one side I draw 2 eyes and a mouth (they dont have to be perfect). After that I take my little guy outside and walk him around the perimeter of the property. I explain to him waht I want him to do, patrol the property border of my home and chase away and negative forces that attempt to set foot inside. I will walk the perimeter 3 times (usually in a clockwise circle) while I hold him in my right hand and fill him with energy.
When I have completed, I will find a nice spot in the garden, or under a tree and bury him to live in the earth and begin his work. I will always make sure that the place I bury him stays fertile throughout the year to honor the work he is doing.
Give it a try this Ostara, and see your Eggemental protect your home from nasties!
People would color or mark eggs (symbols of fertility) with prosperity symbols and then hide them for the kids to find in the house. This is an Ostara tradition that we still follow today. Magick that you preform during Ostara is stronger if it focuses on renewal, balance or fertility.
This is a great time to do a full house cleanse, and rejuvinate the home protections that you have in place. Renew you altar area and recast your spiritual space. Fertility doesn't always mean getting pregnant, it is simply the state of being fertile. This can apply to anything in your life that needs a little fertility, whether it be money, creativity, love, or healing.
Something that I personally do every Ostara is to create my own "Eggemental". All it takes is an egg and a marker. You are basically creating out of the egg and your energy a living elemental (hence my word eggemental) that will protect your home and property. These guys tend to last until next spring, but you may need to renew tham earlier than that as well. Be wary though, as you may "see" this little guy running around your yard at night!
On the top of the egg I draw an invoking pentacle. Then on one side I draw 2 eyes and a mouth (they dont have to be perfect). After that I take my little guy outside and walk him around the perimeter of the property. I explain to him waht I want him to do, patrol the property border of my home and chase away and negative forces that attempt to set foot inside. I will walk the perimeter 3 times (usually in a clockwise circle) while I hold him in my right hand and fill him with energy.
When I have completed, I will find a nice spot in the garden, or under a tree and bury him to live in the earth and begin his work. I will always make sure that the place I bury him stays fertile throughout the year to honor the work he is doing.
Give it a try this Ostara, and see your Eggemental protect your home from nasties!
Friday, March 23, 2012
It's a rough world outside the Circle
As many of you may already know, I recently re-ventured into the world of big business retail. After a few years being jobless (having lost the work that I loved so dear), I came to realize something again. Staying positive outside of the circle is HARD!
When I was working with like minded people (and customers) it was easy to keep a positive attitude. It was an unspoken understanding that there would always be a positive exchange of energy between myself and whomever I was dealing with. It was purely one of the best times of my life, but it came with a price. It was too easy. There was that understanding between people, it just happened and it was almost impossible to be in a bad mood or be filled with negative energy.
Now is a different story. Now more than ever I realized that my psychic muscles have gone weak (in some cases more than others). I deal daily with people that are in foul moods, and want nothing more than to drain you dry of the energy that you have. I have nearly forgotten what it is like to have to put up those "psychic sheilds" every day. I have let myself become affected by others negative intents, and have infected others with it as well (after all I'm not perfect, I'm human).
I am realizing more and more that I have succumb to the life I once lived before I knew any better, and in realizing that I have changed it. Like they say "You can't stop a truck but you can get out of its way" (and before you ask, no I don't know who "they" are).
Maybe I can't save the world (or at least awaken their senses). What I can do is this, blog about stuff and let the people that need to see it, take something from it. I can work with one person at a time in exchanging energy (or at least giving them positive energy). I can't stop the people from approaching me with negativity, I can't stop them from attempting to drain me of my energy. I can and will though block those negative forces around me, whether they are close or far, friends, family or strangers.
Life brings you lessons all the time, this was just another one of those lessons that I needed to learn, a reminder if you will. This was a lesson that had taken me by storm many a year ago, and I defeated it once. Back to basics time, and back to regaining the self from the outher world and bringing it back into the circle.
When I was working with like minded people (and customers) it was easy to keep a positive attitude. It was an unspoken understanding that there would always be a positive exchange of energy between myself and whomever I was dealing with. It was purely one of the best times of my life, but it came with a price. It was too easy. There was that understanding between people, it just happened and it was almost impossible to be in a bad mood or be filled with negative energy.
Now is a different story. Now more than ever I realized that my psychic muscles have gone weak (in some cases more than others). I deal daily with people that are in foul moods, and want nothing more than to drain you dry of the energy that you have. I have nearly forgotten what it is like to have to put up those "psychic sheilds" every day. I have let myself become affected by others negative intents, and have infected others with it as well (after all I'm not perfect, I'm human).
I am realizing more and more that I have succumb to the life I once lived before I knew any better, and in realizing that I have changed it. Like they say "You can't stop a truck but you can get out of its way" (and before you ask, no I don't know who "they" are).
Maybe I can't save the world (or at least awaken their senses). What I can do is this, blog about stuff and let the people that need to see it, take something from it. I can work with one person at a time in exchanging energy (or at least giving them positive energy). I can't stop the people from approaching me with negativity, I can't stop them from attempting to drain me of my energy. I can and will though block those negative forces around me, whether they are close or far, friends, family or strangers.
Life brings you lessons all the time, this was just another one of those lessons that I needed to learn, a reminder if you will. This was a lesson that had taken me by storm many a year ago, and I defeated it once. Back to basics time, and back to regaining the self from the outher world and bringing it back into the circle.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Perception
Perception is a funny thing. In the state of the world today, we look at a person and intantly judge them by their outward appearance. Those of us that are aware, strive to curb that flaw and seek to learn about each person we encounter, and never judge.
I have had very few issues in life in regards to being judged for being pagan (thankfully). We are not all that lucky, and many of us are still curled up in a corner of our broom closets wishing we could step out and face the world. It is a hard decision, with so many religious institutions out there condemning what it is we believe or do; but at some point the bravery steps in and we make that step to open the door.
I came from what some would call a broken home. My Mother and Father divorced at an early age, and in many ways it forced me to mature much quicker than other kids (not to say that I can't be an immature crazy person now and again). I was raised to be kind and gentle, to love others and be helpful to people and the world around me. I was taught to hold the door open for the person behind me, say please and thank you, and not act out inappropriately.
I like to try different foods, and experience different cultures. I enjoy watching television, movies, and reading, and even the occasional nap. I love to go to the beach or a park and be close to nature, or even go shopping (though this is on rare occasion). I learned to take care of my loved ones, and treat others the way that I would like to be treated.
I enjoy surfing the internet, and playing video games. I like fantasty, sci-fi, thrillers, horrors, comedy and action movies (heck of a list huh?). I was taught to honor the ones that we have lost and love the ones that are here.
I am not unlike you, your Aunt, Brother, or Friend. I share with you many of the same interests, and the same morals and values. In fact I woudl go as far to say that if we were to meet, we would become good friends.
Behind all of this, I am Pagan. Now you turn away, you explain to me how wrong that is, and that we cannot become friends with each other, even through all the things we have in common. You dissagre with my way of life, with my beleif. You chastise me for having the audacity to not believe in "your" God, in "your" religious system.
I will smile at you. I will not judge you by your beliefs. I will not judge you for your actions of judging me (that is not my place). I will allow you to speak your words and allow that negativity to sink before me. I do not comdemn you for what you beleive.
Perception. If you know me you know all of these thigns about me. You are a friend that sees me for the person I am whether you agree with me or not (happily many of you do). Others perceive me to be evil, malicious, vindictive. None of these things are the person that I am, and yet perception rules their eyes and closes their heart.
I ask each and every one of you, do not judge, do not allow perception to run the gambit of your life and close your heart and mind. Allow others to be free, teach tolerance and love and in the end you will be rewarded.
I have had very few issues in life in regards to being judged for being pagan (thankfully). We are not all that lucky, and many of us are still curled up in a corner of our broom closets wishing we could step out and face the world. It is a hard decision, with so many religious institutions out there condemning what it is we believe or do; but at some point the bravery steps in and we make that step to open the door.
I came from what some would call a broken home. My Mother and Father divorced at an early age, and in many ways it forced me to mature much quicker than other kids (not to say that I can't be an immature crazy person now and again). I was raised to be kind and gentle, to love others and be helpful to people and the world around me. I was taught to hold the door open for the person behind me, say please and thank you, and not act out inappropriately.
I like to try different foods, and experience different cultures. I enjoy watching television, movies, and reading, and even the occasional nap. I love to go to the beach or a park and be close to nature, or even go shopping (though this is on rare occasion). I learned to take care of my loved ones, and treat others the way that I would like to be treated.
I enjoy surfing the internet, and playing video games. I like fantasty, sci-fi, thrillers, horrors, comedy and action movies (heck of a list huh?). I was taught to honor the ones that we have lost and love the ones that are here.
I am not unlike you, your Aunt, Brother, or Friend. I share with you many of the same interests, and the same morals and values. In fact I woudl go as far to say that if we were to meet, we would become good friends.
Behind all of this, I am Pagan. Now you turn away, you explain to me how wrong that is, and that we cannot become friends with each other, even through all the things we have in common. You dissagre with my way of life, with my beleif. You chastise me for having the audacity to not believe in "your" God, in "your" religious system.
I will smile at you. I will not judge you by your beliefs. I will not judge you for your actions of judging me (that is not my place). I will allow you to speak your words and allow that negativity to sink before me. I do not comdemn you for what you beleive.
Perception. If you know me you know all of these thigns about me. You are a friend that sees me for the person I am whether you agree with me or not (happily many of you do). Others perceive me to be evil, malicious, vindictive. None of these things are the person that I am, and yet perception rules their eyes and closes their heart.
I ask each and every one of you, do not judge, do not allow perception to run the gambit of your life and close your heart and mind. Allow others to be free, teach tolerance and love and in the end you will be rewarded.
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