BoS, The Craft & crafting

I have a messy BoS set up, but in it's own way it's organized as well. I use many notebooks devoted to a subject, though a topic within said subject don't have to be all on one page. In one I'm exploring an idea that I'm not sure others have talked about. The main form of spell casting that interests me is making sachets with stones, herbs, oils, and other items. Granted, that means I need a piece of cloth to tie it all up in. One of my books recommends keeping a stash of wool or cotton cloth in 5 or 8 inch squares on hand for such things. Well, you can  probably guess that I had an idea creep into my head. Why not make the cloth myself?

I wouldn't even stick to the wool and cotton as mentioned above. Oh no, why not align the fiber with the purpose of the spell? Like angora. Bunnies, what do bunnies make you think of? Raise your hand if you didn't, as in did not, think of fertility. (For the yarn and fiber challenged among you, angora comes from the rabbit of that name while mohair comes form the angora goat. That confused my dad too.) Now, I still would have cotton and wool on hand, as they would be my work horse yarns of sort for this. Though, you know what "paper" money is made from here in the States? Cotton.

One thing that I believe lends to my idea of making the sachets or what not myself? A lot of the time, your spell actually begins before the actual casting in the prep. While knitting I can start to focus on the out come of my spell. That energy could be focused and fused early on. At least that's my take.

Bright Blessings and Happy Crafting!

Sending light or energy

It's not every day I feel called to light a candle for someone. Yes, there are other ways to send out care or energy to someone, and I sort of combine two.  The sending of energy and lighting a candle.I like the physicality of the candle. Even when it's not burning, it's there reminding me of the purpose I gave it. I'll tell you what I do.

First I carve a name and/or purpose into the candle. I've actually found that a dpn makes this easy, just pretend it's a pencil. Next I charge the candle with the energy I wish to send. Some people may also anoint the candle with an oil; I mainly don't because I don't have any of the oils. Then I light it and let it burn. If I need to put it out for whatever reason, I snuff it either with my fingers or another method. (I never blow out candles I use for magic.) Before I relight I'll check the wick to make sure it didn't get too long from the last burning.

I tend to use chime candles, and noticed that the last one seemed to burn quicker than what seemed normal. Hopefully that manes she'll get it faster, from what I can tell she needs it.

Imbolc

Today is a holy day to most pagans. Imbolc marks the coming of spring, even if we can't see it yet. Though, with a high of 40 tomorrow, I could believe spring is coming. We also celebrate the goddess becoming the Maiden yet again. In a way, life is getting ready to spring forth again we just can't see it yet.

My plans (besides work) are to take another walk around the park. Maybe see if I can't find some signs of spring coming. Might take pictures to show you guys.

And that's all I got. Bright Blessings and have a good day you guys.

Daily Devotions

Yup, pagans do them too. Just happen to be in our own way. I tend to do a little writing at night before I go to bed (though I should also meditate, I'll get to that at some point). I have a notebook on my bed for that very purpose.

 And what do I write? Poems. Poems that I write in honor to my Lady or my faith. Maybe some day I collect a few I think are shareable and make a book. Granted, nothing in it is edited at the moment, but there's one I'll share now.

I have a pack of pens I've devoted for this notebook of for writing in my book of shadows (which is actually a pile of notebooks).

Back to the knitting next time. Bright blessings, everyone!