This full moon is so named because the energy is right for dedication. It was particularly appropriate for me and the purpose of my Esbat.
I will be starting a business venture in a month or so. In fact, it has already well begun. For years, I have been a crafter. I make everything from trinkets to toys, sculptures to spiritual tools, ornaments to jewelry. For years, many of my friends, family, and acquaintances have asked when/where/if I will sell the things I make. The time has come for me to heed their advice and open a shop. This is just a hobby, and I do not believe it would ever support me enough to quit my day-job. Even so, I still want to see it succeed in this economy and beyond.
I gathered some supplies, cast my circle, and lit a green candle for success. I burned a special, sweet-smelling success blend of incense. Within my circle, I made a necklace. It is beads of different sizes of unakite, strung and knotted on a cotton with a pewter clasp. Unakite is a very pretty stone with shades of green and coral. It is good for clearing the solar plexus chakra and balancing emotions as well as diffusing electromagnetic energy. It is very good at removing emotional blockages that may be holding you back. In all honesty, I chose to use this stone because I think it's pretty. This necklace will symbolize my undertaking, and my dedication to it.
The necklace remained on my altar through the night while the candle and incense burned out. I'm rather proud of the simple design, having incorporated the knotting techniques I use when making japa malas. In a month or two, I'll be ready to open my shop. It's exciting. I'm already working on several commissioned pieces. This feels like a great way to put my leisure hobby to good use.
10 February 2009
02 February 2009
An Announcement
I learned today that Goldentree Wands must close its virtual doors. A victim of the faltering world economy, they have become like so many small businesses before them in the last year or so. If you have ever wanted to purchase something from these fine artisans, now is the time. The shopkeepers think it unlikely that they will be able to reopen when things level out. I promise you will never find an item more special and magickal in any store.
It makes me sad. No two people ever deserved success more than they did. On the bright side, it sustained them for five years, where many small businesses don't stay afloat for nearly as long. I hope they find some solace in that knowledge, though I imagine it's barely a comfort if it is one at all. The link will remain on the links page for the month of February. Don't miss your chance to own a truly unique and magickal tool of a quality that I am certain you will never find matched.
It makes me sad. No two people ever deserved success more than they did. On the bright side, it sustained them for five years, where many small businesses don't stay afloat for nearly as long. I hope they find some solace in that knowledge, though I imagine it's barely a comfort if it is one at all. The link will remain on the links page for the month of February. Don't miss your chance to own a truly unique and magickal tool of a quality that I am certain you will never find matched.
Imbolc, the Promise
I hope everyone had a wonderful Sabbat, and that this first period of Mercury Retrograde did not treat you too badly.
Shadow Grove hosted an Imbolc ritual last night at the Grove House. While the weather was beautiful, the sun went down and took his heat with him. This being a fire ritual, we lit the bonfire with a sacred flame. This flame was guarded and carried by the teachers of the Grove ministers from Brigit's sacred, eternal flame in Kildare. The site, sometimes known as Brigit's Forge, had an eternal flame sacred to the goddess burning and carefully tended for centuries. It was extinguished and reignited several times, until the Order of Brigidine Nuns relit the flame in 1993. Imbolc is the feast day of the goddess, and this goddess is sacred to me.
This flame was passed to the members of the Grove, and we each took a piece of it home with us. Mine is burning on my altar at this very moment. In the interest of being safe, this fire will burn by contiguity. All fires lit in that candle (and thus, all fires lit from that candle) originated with Brigit's fire. It was an honor indeed to receive this gift.
Yule was the wish of warmth and the return of the sun. Imboc is the promise that we will see that wish come to pass. Ostara will be the fulfillment of that promise. And how perfectly matched everything was. Mercury has left retrograde, it is a time for new beginnings. The moon is waxing, it is a time for new beginnings. The world slowly wakens from its winter slumber, it is a time for new beginnings. May they bring you warmth and light in the days to come.
Shadow Grove hosted an Imbolc ritual last night at the Grove House. While the weather was beautiful, the sun went down and took his heat with him. This being a fire ritual, we lit the bonfire with a sacred flame. This flame was guarded and carried by the teachers of the Grove ministers from Brigit's sacred, eternal flame in Kildare. The site, sometimes known as Brigit's Forge, had an eternal flame sacred to the goddess burning and carefully tended for centuries. It was extinguished and reignited several times, until the Order of Brigidine Nuns relit the flame in 1993. Imbolc is the feast day of the goddess, and this goddess is sacred to me.
This flame was passed to the members of the Grove, and we each took a piece of it home with us. Mine is burning on my altar at this very moment. In the interest of being safe, this fire will burn by contiguity. All fires lit in that candle (and thus, all fires lit from that candle) originated with Brigit's fire. It was an honor indeed to receive this gift.
Yule was the wish of warmth and the return of the sun. Imboc is the promise that we will see that wish come to pass. Ostara will be the fulfillment of that promise. And how perfectly matched everything was. Mercury has left retrograde, it is a time for new beginnings. The moon is waxing, it is a time for new beginnings. The world slowly wakens from its winter slumber, it is a time for new beginnings. May they bring you warmth and light in the days to come.
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