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!

Thursday, 3 October 2013

Autumn Equinox, Mabon Tidings


I bring you tidings of autumntime
Blessed in the sunshine
The leaves turn gold by the hour
The winds are strong
There's a passing shower
Powerful Autumn!
As Mabon turns the wheel
For one last time with zeal
 The last blow-out bringing gusts galore
The winds of change far and wide
Happy daze!



Let's dance for the Mabon
Harvest blessings
Pumpkins at the ready
Gourds to dry for rattles
Snakes in the grass
Great times ahead
Bears find honey in abundance
Soft hearted and strong
With the day we belong
Come night the fire's lit
With flames ever sure
Of autumn bringing 
Golden light
The morn looks bright


As we turn inward
We see the way
To a brighter day
Kisses on the wind
How now brown cow!
 Far out!
The deeper you look inside
The more you can hide
Away from the dark
In the light of the mind
Everything you can find
Joyful light to you and me
Meditation and vision see

Inner minds of light
What becomes of the Sight
Dear souls unite!
Love deep in your heart and mind
Your soul as One
Life with soulmate has begun!
Star seed meets like mind
Bliss is what you'll find
Thank you Lord for love's blessing
Thank you Lady for always kindness
May we pray to the heavens above
To be blessed in Love
Thank you kindly for marriage's vows
Deep in you heart
Your soul lives on!


The balance of life restored
Dark and light
Moon and Sun
Evermore since time has begun
The wheel turns for everyone!
Blessed be

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

With Our heart.....

With Our Heart
What we say and what we art,
Is all said with our heart!
As we venture life
Along our merry way
Remember a little bird doth say
Tomorrow will come for all
Today is a present for big and for small
Yesterday is a tale to tell round the fireside
Thanks be to one and all!

Friday, 30 August 2013

Protection Magic


How to protect your world begins and ends with your heart! The Wiccan Rede is written wisely with the words "In perfect heart and perfect trust" and this sentiment goes far.
As we travel life's journey we find that the days seem longer and the night's more exciting!!
The Lady's world of the Moon takes the understanding of woman and it is vital for life that a woman is present in your life to guide you to finding this closeness with the Lady and Her mysterious world! Great Mother Earth after all is feminine and if noone in the form of an elder crone or your own mother which are often if not always the first people to call on, then the Great Mother Earth can and will always be the best one to look to as a guide in understanding the Lady's world of protection. A woman is so different to a man it's true! She will go to every length to protect her home home and family in Her own special and uniquely feminine way! 

Protection magic has everything to do with Karma! How you live your life and what actions you make in your own life, matter!!! What goes around comes around! What you do unto others comes back unto you!! Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!

Living in peace and loving innocently will always protect your world. By respecting all LIFE your own life will always be respected! You protect yourself by showing you will equally protect you own. Your family's lives matter and always will to your heart. As we travel life's journey with our beloved and our family we find evolution! Everything will change for the better always that's how energy works and as we know magic is energetic!!

Positive energy transmutes negative back to positive!! By making good spells always as the Wiccan Rede teaches us to do we change our world's energy to be more vibrant and positive. This positive energy is everything we need for manifestation! Keep on moving!


Thursday, 22 August 2013

The Magic of Orange Oil......

Orange is a wonderful scent reminiscent of spicy Christmas blessings and the hot summer days in paradise. There are many beautiful aspects to Orange, it can help to lift the spirits and heal the heart. With orange you find an aid to your woes. May it shine light in your life and bring an end to your sorrow! 

Thursday, 1 August 2013

A Lammas Day in the Sunshine!


As the summer draws to a close
The Autumnal heat is strong
The first day of harvest bears it's fruit
It is here we belong
Scythes fly and thresh the corn
People busy around
Life begins with the autumn!

The games begin for Lughnasad
Crafts and skills are made
Welcome to the menfolk, young and old
To meet the challenge of strength
How far and wide Lugh's skills are shown
Teacher to one and all
Guides the skills of the younger ones
Runs and rides to gold


The Green Lady is in being now
Bringing joy and abundance
Harvest time is good for all
Blessings amongst us
Leaves are beginning to turn red and gold
Autumntime approaches
The days are growing ever shorter
Nights are drawing in
The ripening time is here!
A new essence to the warmth of the world
The heat is dry and pleasant
Warmth of the soul resides in us
Sharing, caring, loving
Picnics for families with children who play
In golden hay and grass
Loving the blessing of a new world


The Hedge Druid gathers the ears of corn 
From first harvest cut
To make the Corn Dolly fine
To bring fertility back
Kept for months of wintertime to bury again at Imbolc
As we plant again next year
We remember yesteryear's harvest
With thanks and mercy on One and All
Happiness approaches
Welcome, Welcome to the Lammastime
Harvesting our goodies
A year's long toil
Is blessed with reward
Thanks to One and all
Blessings from the Earth Mother
Of food and shelter tall


Blessed be the Lammas!
For all to celebrate
Mother Goddess in all Her glory
Bountiful and fair
Thanks be to mothers everywhere
Sharing their kindness and generosity
Love to all abide
With joy we sing of life's true mercy
For within Mother this presides

Grainne the little sunny One 
Dances in the Light
Sunshine lights Her path
Telling of Her might
With thanks for summer's loving blessing
Of shared union divine
Innocence is ever there
For those who honour woman


With blessings of the swan's a swimming
With blessings of the Unicorn
The Lammas Angel shines on high
With golden locks so fine
Her heart an ever-knowing presence
Her eyees a pure delight
With gracious gifts of innocence and might
Blessed Be!

Saturday, 6 July 2013

Merlin's magic!


With fire and earth
The Earth's rebirth
Merlin casts His spell
Dragon might
Moonlit night
Fire a'plenty
Filled with Light
A circle of protection
Temple fine
Merlin's might
Cloak of purple
Wizard's Hat on top
His beard that of wisdom
His eyes all a'glow
Many He will know
Circle of power
Creating Light
Empowering Sight


He gazes at the Stars
From Saturn to Mars
His study a place of marvels
Dragon's as friends
Books in a pile
A knowing smile
Incense burning
Growing energy
Light flashes
A window of colour
Wonderful sight
Creating might
Knotwork to save Us
Fortunate beings
Great glory
A forever lasting story!
Blessed be




Saturday, 22 June 2013

Lady of the Lake

Lady of the Lake



Gracious lady of the sword
Innocence might
Lady of the day
Lady by night
So shines the light!
Bearing gifts of an awakening soul
Dawn breaks and helps us to feel whole
Giving and receiving
May the Earth's spirit be strong
May the day be long
Hail to the Lady of the Lake
Be gone with you!
As I rise from deepest depths
My heart flows to a new rythmn
Sword aloft
Kindly souls 
Grace of the Lord
Happiness everlasting
Forgiving soul that I am
Might of an angel
Wonders alight
Saintly tales of woe
What does this show?
May We all find our true hearts for life
Respect for all
Honour well spoken
Politeness
Family in Our hearts
Friends to celebrate with
Beware of foe
Strive for peace
Keep all nice
Dragons alive!









Thursday, 20 June 2013

Life is magical!


Life is magical
The blue sky
The birds singing
The little white fluffy clouds drifting by
Carefully does it!
Gently with wisdom
Magical times
Summer is upon us!
Life is glowing with life
"The light of children and giving fills the world with Grace"
Enjoying special times
Keeping serenity
Comeliness eternal
At One in Our mind, body & spirit!

Summer Solstice Blessings


As the Litha dance begins
The world becomes quiet
To await the power of the Sun Lord
AS He blesses us with His light 
His glory and His might
Welcome to summertime!


The Faery Queen dances through the land
Spirits flying higher and higher
The circle dance begins
Love everlasting
Little lights empowered
Fairy lanterns in their hands
Dancing through the land!


This life will become a new world
Will we ever learn?
To respect one another
To learn from the wise
To carry one another
To shed Our skin
To be at one with everything!

Summer flowers in Our hair
People dancing everywhere
Power people in Our lives
Where are the bee hives?
Mead flowing, Ever knowing
Will I ever find my love?
Searching forever 
With You in my heart!
I see you in the distance
I hear you in my soul
I dance to your drum
I light your life with mine
Forever true

Let me light your fire!
Great my desire!
Forever to be true
To YOU my love
Within the wings of a dove
The arms of my man
Sacred I can


 Blessed Ones are in Grace
Smiling on their happy face
Lights are shining in the heavens
Beauty ever lasting
How do I cry enough?
To share my soul
How do I trust again?
To make life whole


Blessings of prosperity
Blessings of fertility
Blessings of life divine
Blessings of love and peace
Blessings of kindness
Blessings of happiness
Sacred times!

Friday, 7 June 2013

Rhiannon comes to reign!

Rhiannon comes to reign!


Empowered by Her heart,
Living life again.
Summer is shining through the darkness of winter
Sunshine filtering through the leaves
Rhiannon's spirit lighting the way for all
Guiding, guarding, loving
Shining on!
As the sovereign One
She leads the way to power
Great warrior woman!
Some hide, some shy
All find Her true to Her word
Her sword shining steel
Her mind alert and strong
Greatness within the hour
The light of Rhiannon's soul shines pure 
The river running by!
Life again is nigh!
"True friends are rare
True enemies even rarer!"
The gals are back in town!
Let's celebrate the sight
Of Rhiannon in all Her might
Day and night
Beltane is here!
Let the fights begin!
Hold fire I'm hearing
Great are the days to come
Wonders will always be!
Thanks is coming from me!
Blessed Be!

Monday, 13 May 2013

Here comes the rain again!


Here comes the rain again!
Falling on my head like a memory
Wish to dive into your ocean
Are you dreaming with me?
The summer sun hides behind the clouds
Suddenly the rain begins to fall
Powering drops at the Earth below
Washing away all our worries
Streaming down creating puddles
Children dance and play
Isn't the world so gay?
Wonders of heaven to behold
Now the story has been told
Greater things to come
Dancing on in the sun
Sunshine after the rain
I see bluebirds flying over the mountains again
Sunshine on a rainy day
Makes my soul trip trip away



Rainbows shining in the heavens
Glory of the Lord
Happy days are here again
Golden world
The light of Ana filling the world
Colour everywhere
Bright and glorious 
Great and true
Let's gaze at that sky so blue
How do I find my pot of gold?
Search and seek 
Dip and dive
Bury your self deep in the Earth
Caves and crystals you will find


Shining light o'er all the world
For the Angels to shine!
Clouds drift across the moon
A different light is coming soon
The stars and moon shine of the Lady's grace
Lighting up your little face
Twinkle twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are?
Shining in the sky above
O'er this blessed world with love
Within the wings of a dove
What love!



Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Beltane Is Here!


Beltane Moon a'shining
Beams o'er all the world
Dreams uniting lovers
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With a gentle heart I kiss you
With hand I thee caress
Caring, guiding, knowing
How with thee I am blessed
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Minds together as one
One love growing like a tree
A Tree of Life!
May blossom falling
"Like confetti in Our hair"
The fragrance a'mingling
With the gentle breeze
At ease
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Happiness a'plenty
Goodness is wonderful
Amongst all
Gently does it
Bringing fight to cease
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Blessings to One and all


Beltane Morn



On a delightful day like this, sun shining, breeze in your face. You start to appreciate the true meaning of PEACE! After all the furore of spring Equinox with Artha, the great She-bear in Our hearts and the Warrior Spirit strong during the time of Aries (linked to the planet Mars)
We deserve a break, a time to rest and recuperate, to look to the future with happiness and delight at the summer ahead. Bright sun on this day of the year, the blessed Beltane, is a wondrous blessing on your world! With summer in our hearts and minds we look to the warmth of the Father Sun, that great and wondrous being of light that cares deeply for Our souls! Fatherly energy represents protection, strength, purpose, poise and brings the loving arms of Our Father to us in the light of the day.




It is always a great blessing to wake in the morning after a good night's sleep rested and restored to celebrate life. Life is everything we know and love and the Sun's light brings a colourful new day at dawn. As the dawn breaks and the world begins to stir, all the beings of the planet unite in one purpose - TO LIVE THEIR LIVES! This is something we can all gel on! Life is a reality that unites us all on this planet. The "All That Is" in the essence of the heavens is a positive and vibrant influence on Our mindfulness. Along the lines of the Butterfly Effect, where it is said that a butterfly flapping it's wings in the rainforest could cause something positive to happen elsewhere on this planet such as a summer storm!!
The "All That Is" is the coherent knowledge and wisdom of all of us in positive thought, word and deed. It is however energetic filled with prayerfulness and great in it's essence. ALL THAT IS! Understood by all of us as being a guide to Our worlds. The humanitarian viewpoint of seeing there to be such a presence in the heavens is a good one. Life as we know it is greatly influenced by the positive guidance of our fellow man or woman or child. So a presence in the heavens that is like a memory of ALL THAT IS! allows us to reach deeper than ever before into beautiful worlds of happiness. We are truly guided by the light of the Heavens always and mankind has much to teach! Everything good that is done by Us is remembered by the heavenly ones and joins into One little world in the heavens above where it is protected by the Lord and Lady's hearts and minds. The All Seeing Eye of the Lord and Lady knows all we ever do and I feel that the Great Beings of heaven above wish to remember all Our good bits!! WE are able to teach Our own family and friends however the presence of the ALL THAT IS means everyone who is prayerful of heaven and Earth will know tha truth when they need to. Meditation is a powerful thing! As we sit quietly in meditation we are touched by the heavens above and all Our prayers are answered as we begin to rise spiritually. Spirituality is a great aspect of Life!

With the summer beginning we are able to see that Our prayers for a brighter day have become real blessings to Our world. This is the most peaceful time of the year and the summer of love ahead is protected by the peace of Beltane's morn. Thank you to all those who pray to keep this so. Peace is LIFE! Life is PEACE! Love UNITES. Unite with LOVE!



Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Beltane fever!


The heat of the night is burning strong
Love's a leapin 
Passions alight all through the night
Sweat and tears
Blood pumping
Beltane fever's in the air
Fire's roaring
With joy we sing for more
How love is ever changing
With the seasons of life
As we bend and turn
As the breezes blow
Thanks for kindness!
As love grows
So life shows
A new Way!
With lots to say
With lots to do
With time on our hands
To chill and stand
Still to appreciate
Life in all it's glory!


Beltane the time of the sacred marriage
Tween the Lord Green Man and His Lady Rhiannon
Rhiannon, a sovereign and a lover
A softly spoken dove!
Truly in love
Beauty in Her way
Greatness every day
A secret side that's not revealed to everyone
That loving gaze
Through the misty haze
The Future is Bright
The Future is Orange
Sacral energy!
Watch your shadow dance
As the sun shines on!
Beltane fever!

Blessings!

Thursday, 11 April 2013

The Goddess Ostara


The Goddess Ostara is a wild , wild woman
Dancing by the fireside
the spirit of the Hare is in Her heart
Rebirth and Intuition
As the flames a'flicker
She dances to the beat
Of Her banging drum
Magic is made to the sound of the music
While the Moon looks on
Her feet tread lightly upon the Earth
To help the Great Mother rebirth
Welcome to the New World!

As the drum beats faster
So Ostara does a twirl
Widdeshins She goes
Banishing all the old energies from Her world
Doesil now with vigour 
Giving Her world a new Light
Pink and Orange hue
Tomorrow will be a sky blue
With happiness She closes the circle
Dancing all the while
Looking to the future
With dreamy eyes
Thank You to the Lady
For all Her blessings kind
With gentle heart She kisses the earth
Fertility of mind
Blessed be

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