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!

Monday, 31 December 2012

New Year blessing!


May life be good to You always,
May people be dear to Your soul,
May abundance come to You,
And joy be ever after,
May Your world be full of laughter!
 
Blessings of Love and Light,
Blessings of prosperity and health,
Blessings of love everlasting
Of wisdom, Grace and wealth!
Be Yours forevermore!
 
 
May family be kind and generous
In spirit and heart and mind,
May You feel close to loved Ones
Morning, noon and night.
May the Sun shine and the Moon restore your being
May the Lord's eye be all-seeing
To protect and bless your World
A glory to behold!
 
Amen,Blessed Be

Saturday, 22 December 2012

A Christian Wiccan prayer....

 
 
It came upon the midnight hour
As all were fast asleep
A star shone bright on sleeping babe
With mother looking on
"Lo and behold, I grant to thee
A Messiah is born,
This night of eternity!"
 
The babe's young eyes
ThaY sparkled bright
Shepherds and lambs
Gathered around
Donkeys baying
With a gentle sound.
 
 
How fine this child
Born to save us all
Bringing together
Big and small
Boi and gurl
Old and young
The time of Christ'mas
Has begun!
 
Let us sing carols
With hearts alight
Sing them morn, noon and night
"Welcome, Welcome little one!"
It is truely now that all has begun
To feel alive
To change the world
To make Us whole
Once more!
 
Thanks be to Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Thanks be to the Mother Mary
Lets clean Our homes from top to bottom
Mop, sweep and dust
Cleanliness is a must
Before the Lord Our Saviour
And celebrate from daaybreak til dusk
And through the hours of darkness
Sit beside the fire
Mulled Wine in hand
Here starts up the band
Making music into the wee hours
Poinsettia flowers
The jasmine smells divine!
Love between Yours and Mine
Spreads through Christ'mas time
Jump up this day
Lets sing and pray
Lets find forgiveness in Our hearts
For One and all
However big or small
Let Our hearts shine on!
 
Holy infant
So tender and mild
Mother speaks so softly
To the child
"Happiness comes in small packages"
Bringing glory to All
Let us hear the Angels call!
Amen


The Morrigan's Heart!

 
The Morrigan's Heart
 

A Raven Woman true to Her birth
Loving All and creating mirth
Her passion strong
All day and night long
Beneath the Moon
Not a moment too soon
Bringing wisdom to the world
A story to behold
Raven's fly
Through the night sky
Warriors pray for sustenance
Of body and soul!
We drink Red Wine
As the night unfolds
Praising the glory of the Morrigan!
Her heart knows all forgiveness
Strength of Woman
Born to fight for what is right
Born to sing Her song
Hailed from birth
To remember Rebirth
Thanks be to the Morrigan!
She cries tears of blood
At the world We know
She tears at Her hair
To be listened to
Thanks be to the Morrigan!

All woman
Delicate and strong
Knitting and Sewing all day long
With hair long and luscious
Food cooked delicious
Welcome to the new world
Of happiness forseen
For Woman as equal
For Man to cry
Like He should do
Thanks be to the Morrigan!
We drink to your strength
We drink to be merry
We drink to share
And sing of the night
Let there be light!
 
Blessed Be
 
Koala Moon Bear Dreaming
 
 


The Cailleach of Yuletide

The Cailleach of Yuletide
 
 
 
The Cailleach of Yuletide,
Gnarled and Worn
Boughs breaking under the weight of the snow
Singing songs of an Ancient time
Long, long ago
 
"She carries rocks in Her apron"
Creating mountain and stream
Holding onto the One Big Dream
Of Life as we know it
All that should be!
 
A Goddess of many totems
"She protects the animals wild"
Walking with the wolves
Flying with the Raven
Lying with the Bear
Everyone beware!
 
Lingering awhile at the Loch
Opening the Book
Great winds prevail
Swirling through the valleys
Whirling round the mountains
Storms, snow and hail.
 
Rain pitter patters down the window pane
Tucked up by the fire
The Cailleach knits and pearls
She weaves the Web of Life
Through all the trouble and strife
She finds peace
 
The peace of Her heart
Spreads across the World
Happiness Is!
In an apple or pearl
Deep in Her being
She is All Seeing!
 
 Dancing round the garden
Flowers in Her hair
How mighty is She!
With happiness and glee
Looks after You and Me!

Blessed Be

Koala Moon Bear Dreaming
 

 
 
 


Thursday, 6 December 2012

All Hallows Eve

 
 
All Hallows Eve
We do believe
Is full of ghosts and ghoulies
However we truly know
The light doth shine for the Otherworld
For Ancestors to find us in the night
Of All Hallow's Eve!
 
Witches and Warlocks,
Wizards and Pumpkins galore
Shine the light of Heaven once more
The joys of the world unite and sing
"Glory be to everything,
That cometh from justice,
Truth and honesty,
Blessed Be."
 
 
 
Cometh the night of All Hallows Eve
Trouble and strife
Of yesteryear
Come forth the Spirits of the Ancestors
To bring us glory again
May the Kelts unite
This holy night
To free Our souls of tyranny
May trouble subside
May peace reside
In Our hearts, minds and souls
Welcoming the Golden Age
To bring us dreams come true.
May we feel anew.
Rebirth for the Earth is true!
 
 
Blessed Be
 
Pheonix Smoldering Ash


Samhain Blessings

 
Samhain Blessings
 
 
 
Here we are again
It's that time of year
To dress up fancy
And give a cheer
Halloween is here!
Tonite we delve deep into Our souls
To find Our inner magic
From deep within Our hearts and minds
Sprout spells and ritual magic!
The magic literally swirls around
Creating glory in it's path
What will be the aftermath?!
 
 
All Hallows Eve
The Ancestors bright
Come hither to be with us on this night
The Kelts of Britain, the knights of old
Have a story to be told
Kind King Arthur and his tribe
Keep this night alive!!
Fighting for what is right
On this most hallowed of night
Beyond the Seventh Seal we send
Those who must make amend
The Veil is thin to all good
Naga gone from Our Heaven!!!
The Otherworld a place of the Ancestors
That once walked these lands
Beautiful Ones with wisdom strong
Knowing what needs to be done
Sending gifts from Heaven above
Flying with wings of a dove
Bring us home to Britain to dwell
Jesus Our Emmanuel!
 
 
How the Moon doth shine so bright
Welcoming us to the night
Ana's light!
The Goddess in being
Grandmother Moon
Shining o'er this world
Of happy peeps playing trick or treat
Friends we always meet
On Our journey across the world
Thanks be to the Heavens
Of new and old!
 
Blessed Be
 
Pheonix Smoldering Ash
 
 

Mabon Spirit

 
 
 
Mabon Spirit
 
 

 
As the Autumn comes alive
The leaves begin to take a dive
Magic awakes from deep within
The Earth and us!
Happy days are here again
Joys abound
Plentiful harvest for everyone
Mother Earth's gifts
Pumpkins ready for festival next
Corn for this seems the best
 From deep within the magic stirs
Like Ceridwen's cauldron!!
Mixing potions, brews and bakes
Harvest merriment makes
Mabon brings a welcome return
To the magical air of Autumn
You can touch the magic with your heart
Making mindful spells
Bringing ritual to the fore
Rites of Autumnal wealth bore
Blessings of a child forseen
To change the world we know
To that of peace and love!
With the wings of a dove She doth fly
Like toffee She sweetens You & I
Buttercups and Daisies in Her heart
Beauty She doth impart
Dancing through the glen
Awaken the world of men
To all that woman can be
How happy we are to see
A shining star awaken
Twinkling bright
Little starlight!



Blessed Be

Pheonix Smoldering Ash
 

Tuesday, 4 December 2012

The Snowflake Fairy

 
The Snowflake Fairy 


I dance, I dance through the sky
Bringing the joy of winter
Bright blessings I bring
To you and your King
Joy everlasting
Wintertime full of light
Snow so bright


My heart is filled with passion
I am overjoyed
Winter's here
The way is clear
We dance through the sky
The time is nigh
For peace on earth
For the Great Mother's Rebirth
Welcome, Welcome Everyone!


Snowflakes fall
Upon us all
To bless us with dainty love
Prancing around
A new world is found
Full of snowmen and white
A cover for the night
The light it brings
Full of ding-a-ling-lings
Has fairies making mirth
The Great Mother's rebirth!

Blessed Be

Pheonix Smoldering Ash