Merry Meet and Welcome!

Merry Meet Again! This blog is called Practical Magic and my aim is to teach spellwork for the beginner witch/wizard! I began my Wiccan path about 20 years ago and have grown ever since in power and strength as a witchy woman! I practice magic as a Solitary Green Witch and work with the powers within herbs, incenses and the essence of Colour in magic. Candle magic is my forte!!

I have a great interest in Animal Totems and my personal totems are the Dog, Gorilla, Raven and Lion. I saw my totem pole in a sacred dream once and have worked with these Power animals ever since. To me, Dog symbolises Loyalty, Gorilla - Benevolence, Raven - Protection and Lion - Strength. There are much more to these Power Animals and I will write a post describing working with the spirit of Totems.

I come from Britain where Animal have been held sacred by the Celts & Druids always alike Native America and Shamans of the Celts would work with their Power Animals as guides. I have a Druid Animal Oracle Deck and if you would like a reading, please get in touch at angelstaroracle@live.co.uk I enjoy reading the cards and this service is FREE!!!

I create crystal healing jewellery under the name of Ravenmoon Designs and my website www.ravenmoondesigns.co.uk has information pages on crystal affinities and astrology.

I hope you find the practice of Wicca as enthralling as I do and what ever your personal path, may you gain wisdom from these pages. Blessings!

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Animal Totems - The spirit of the Cat


 Cats are familiars to us witches!!!
They are beautiful creatures of secrecy, mystery, magic and delight!
They fly with us on our broomsticks through the skies to protect and guide us through the night. At night they come into their own lurking in the shadows to pop out and say hello!
In the day they bask in the sun like Lions their larger friends of the jungle.
So what can we learn from Cats?

Magic is mysterious
Secrets are to be kept
Within mystery lies deep truths that lead to inner wisdom
Delight in the senses for much can be gleamed for our knowledge
Look deep into the shadows of your own heart to find your true self
If you are scared by what you find there pray for guidance from the Cat who is good to help with shadows of many kinds.

There are many kinds of Cat, all of us will know our little friends who live with us!
It is they I speak of above, however there are many other "big" cats who still hold cat wisdom.

JAGUAR - being a Cat the familiar of the Goddess and close to the Moon as She be of the night, Jaguar Woman! She be of dream and keeps temple like a priestess!
Deep in the jungle She knows the best tracks to follow and knows how to stalk with stealth.
I have a wonderful CD album called "Temple of the Dream Jaguar" and just listening you are guided to a whole new realm of tranquility and rest.

LIONESS - the huntress of the pride She provides for Her male Lion and Her cubs. First to defend Her world and to lead the pride to new grounds and for water.
Sensing danger always and knowing of the wisdom of how to protect from it!
The Lioness woman finds power in the Sun and will be rarely seen at night when She keeps secretive.

TIGRESS - A Goddess of power, the Tigress Woman knows Her world well.
She hides away in secret worlds from mankind.
She knows Her enemy and Her friend.
She looks to the day and night equally hence her stripes of orange gold and black.
Often seen at sunset!

PANTHER - A Lady of the night! Keeping away all fright!
Loves deep jungle to hide away
Seems so careful Her friends say.
Looks to birds above in the trees
For signs of news of approaching enemies!

LEOPARD - The most careful cat of all it's said
Whose quite happy to make their bed
In distant lands hidden from human's eye
Climbing is their forte
To stay away from all that's naughty!

All these aspects of the big cats can be seen in our own little furry friends. It is wise to learn as much as you can about your familiars before you ever venture near one.
Friends they are but remember wild they are too!!!
Cats are kindly creatures but will soon be disheartened if you keep too distant.
Make a friend of your familiar and they'll be your friends back!
Welcome to the magical world of the CAT!
Blessings
Soleil Dragonflight

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