So retrograde got me....as did the universe.

Here's how mine was:

My dog passed away.

I got an unexpected flat that resulted in an unexpected expense of 2 new tires.

The A/C died during the hottest month ever and I had to haul the kids to my parents' place for 3 days (not a huge deal since my parents were thrilled to have us there but their house is small and it gets real tight real quick.)

My husband has been working 80 to 100 hours a week and we haven't seen much of each other.

Depression and general misery took over making daily tasks hard.

I've had a really hard time doing much more than surviving while trying to make sure that my family is doing well. To look at us from the outside things look just fine. The kids are happy and healthy and the house is clean and things are getting done...but honestly it is taking everything I have to do so.

So blogging was forgotten. Again.

Ugh I hate that I get inspired and things fall apart.

I hate that I want this so much but I AM NOT CONSISTENT.

I'm going to try to do better. I'm making a plan to write some posts this weekend and maybe get back on track.

Of course school is back in session in just a few weeks which will be a whole new can of worms.

I'm tired.

Full Moon July 2019- Thunder Moon/Buck Moon

This full moon gets it's name from when the new antlers of a buck start to grow. It is also known as the Thunder Moon due to the abundance of storms at this time of year.

So what's up with the full moon?

The full moon is a time to release the things that no longer serve you. It is the best time to take a moment and reevaluate the things that you are holding on to that maybe are keeping you from manifesting the life that you or just keeping you from moving forward into the next chapter life has in store for you. With most full moons you can feel a little relief after the work of the waxing moon in it's attempt to grow. You might possibly find that that fullness in your own life as any manifestations you set on the New Moon come to fruition.

Now is also the perfect time for banishing spells and for closing out any spells of manifestation that you began on the New Moon. It's a great time for wrapping things up and setting your intentions for the next set of the lunar cycle. Focus on your goals for the future but try not to become overwhelmed! This is the best time to meditate on what you really want.

This is also a great time to give thanks for all the good in your life. Thanking the moon for those spells that worked for you, for the abundance you already have, or just for being there in her light. This is a powerful moment to show gratitude and to let go of old hurts.

Wishing you the best full moon!

Also don't forget to charge your crystals as the full moon is one of the very best times to do so and release any energies and start with a fresh slate!

Finding my own magic

It felt like a call.

A pull toward something 'other' that I couldn't quite place.

Honestly I just thought I was weird.

When I was younger I of course went through a "witch" phase that most girls I think go through. The reason that most of us go through this phase is because we are just finding out who we are at that stage and since this society isn't exactly woman friendly we are looking for ways to embrace the power we feel within ourselves and find ways to express that power and make a space for ourselves in the world at large.

Now this phase doesn't last for everyone. In fact most women move on to other things but for some of us....the phase never really ends.

I know that I kept getting called back.

My eyes always wandered over to the spell books in the library.

I was forever picking up friendly rocks and gems because they made me feel something electric.

I planted plants that felt lucky or important in some way.

And I always felt somehow...when my intentions were set....things worked out for me.

So a few years ago I finally let myself really start to research everything. What was witchcraft exactly? Why did I keep feeling this pull? What was it that drew me in?

And basically....it just felt right.

The more I researched and read the more I understood what I was feeling was just a natural part of me. I had picked up certain rocks because they were what I needed at the time. The books I longed for held the spells and rituals I was looking for in order to manifest better and greater things into my life.

But the biggest thing that happened was when I got pregnant with my second child.

I had had a miscarriage previously and it had done a number on me. So when we started to try and conceive again I was determined to do whatever I could to enhance my chances. I ate better. I took my vitamins. I followed all my doctor's instructions. And I carried around a raw rose quartz crystal with me everywhere. And when I found out that I was pregnant again I continued to carry that crystal. It helped calm my nerves about this pregnancy and it made me feel content and safe. Was it all in my head? I mean you could say so....but why does that mean it didn't work? Plenty of things go on in our heads that make no sense but this felt right and each night when I would hold it before putting it next to me on the nightstand I felt better and even if that is all it did....that is it's own kind of magic.

I'm happy to say that I gave birth to a healthy baby....and that rose quartz sits proudly on my alter and I thank it daily for the energy it gave me.

Now if that isn't witchcraft and magic....well I don't know what is.

So now I'm a practicing witch (Though in the broom closet IRL but happy to open up here on the web) and I have rituals and practices that make my magic stronger and more a part of my life each day.

So join me in finding your own magic and sharing our abilities and power with the world.

It's calling.

Welcome