Witches creating magick in our Hearth & home

Mystics of Floral Magick

LucyLu
Herbal kits with many magical tools at $60.00

Hello my fellow friends:

I have been exploring my relationship with flowers, plants and herbs. All of the seeds we plant create into a beautiful representation of MOTHER earth. Each time you plant your seeds, you develop a relationship that allows you to understand the seeds you are growing better. You create a bond with your soil, your seeds and your plants. They begin to connect with you as well.

The vibration that goes unheard by a humans eardrum is surreal. Your garden sings to each other, speaks and connects. “Flowers use patterns of electrical signals in concert with the flower’s other attractive signals to enhance floral attraction to insect pollinators such as bumblebees.” By University of Bristol February 22, 2013

As a green witch you are aware that flowers can used in many magickal forms:

  • As a spell in potions, anointments, flower magick, or as a tool in a ritual.
  • To create an ingredient for spellwork, such as rose water.
  • Creating moon water, rose water, eucalyptus spray and witch hazel sprays.
  • As a colour in spell-work to corresponds with your magickal intention.
  • As an offering to Goddess, God, or other deities and mystical beings.
  • To represent the earth element on your altar

I have curated a list of flowers available within Canada and easy to access but there are many other flowers that have a magickal meaning, that you can use in your ritual work. Here is the beginning of that list:

Love spell candles available in my shop

AFRICAN VIOLET: Goddess offering; home protection; spiritual healing & protection; spirituality.

ANEMONE:  Anxiety; beginnings; calming; emotional healing; emotional protection; grief; harmony; soothing.

APPLE BLOSSOM: Friendship; healing; platonic love; true love.

ASTER: Beginnings; calming; clairvoyance; cleansing; clearing; fidelity; happiness; honesty; loyalty; memories; new beginnings; patience; peace; precognition; protection; psychic abilities; truthfulness.

AZALEA: Afterlife transitioning; happiness; knowledge; meditation; spirit communication.

BABY’S BREATH: Familial love; happiness; maternal love; peace; peacefulness; purity; unity.

BIRD OF PARADISE: Clairvoyance; faithfulness; fidelity; insight; inspiration; intuition; loyalty; perspective; psychic abilities; self-awareness; spiritual protection.

BLACK-EYED SUSAN: Afterlife transitioning; balance; cleansing; clearing; dispelling; grounding; protection; spirit communication. 

BUTTERCUP: Friendship; happiness; healing; humility; platonic love.

CALENDULA / POT MARIGOLD: Bereavement; cleansing; clearing; depression; despair; dispelling; grief; hopelessness; loss; sadness; sorrow.

CALLA LILY: Afterlife transitioning; beauty; bereavement; dream recollection; glamour magick; Goddess & God offering; grief; loss; peace; peace of mind; peaceful sleep; peacefulness; sorrow.

CAMELLIA: Admiration; confidence; friendship; glamour magick; Goddess invocation & offering; introversion; kindness; reason; platonic love; self-confidence; self-esteem; shyness.

CARNATION: Anxiety; balance; banishing; depression; devotion; disdain; dispelling negative energies; dispelling malevolent spirits; emotional healing; emotional strength; heartbreak; hex breaking; inner beauty; longevity; love; optimism; protection; repelling; stability.

Smoke bundles created by me to help manifest magick

CHAMOMILE: Animal magick; anxiety; calming; children spells; curse breaking; divination; emotional protection; happiness; healing; health; hex breaking; lucid dreaming; magick repelling; meditation; nightmare prevention; peace of mind; peacefulness; psychic protection; relaxation; soothing; sound sleep; spiritual clarity; stress relief.

CHRYSANTHEMUM: Afterlife transitioning; anger; bad mood improvement; bad temper calming; bereavement;  grief; interpersonal communication; loss of loved one; malevolent spirit protection; Mabon magick; negative energy dispelling & protection; negativity; sorrow; spirit communication.

CLOVER: Abundance; balance; good luck; grounding; harmony; hex breaking & protection; hope; Goddess and God trinity representation; money; prosperity; protection; success; wishes.

CONEFLOWER / ECHINACEA : Deity offering; health; longevity; physical healing & strength.

CROCUS: Beginnings; clairvoyance; faithfulness; new beginnings; new friendships; new love; prophetic dreams.

CROWN OF THORNS: Bereavement; empathy; emotional healing; grief; loss of loved one; sorrow.

DAFFODIL: Abundance; afterlife transitioning; positive spirit attraction; fertility; good luck; love attraction; spirit communication; unrequited love.

DAHLIA: Dignity; dream recollection; lucid dreaming; past-life recollection; prophetic dreams; spirituality.

DAISY: Attraction; beauty; children spells; consecration; divination; dream interpretation; faith; friendship; honesty; innocent love; loyalty; new friends; platonic love; purity; truth; youth.

DANDELION: Animal magick; astral projection & travel; clairvoyance; clarity; clearing; cleansing; divination; dream recollection & interpretation; healing; prophecy; psychic ability; psychic healing; psychic protection; psychic strength; purification; spirit communication; spirituality.

EASTER LILY: Beginnings; birth; blessing; consecration; fertility; grief; harmony; honesty; hope; new beginnings; purification; purity; rebirth; sorrow; truth.

EVENING PRIMROSE: Balance; beginning; blessing; child protection; consecration; desirability; healing; peace; protection; purity; self-esteem; spirituality.

GARDENIA: Attention attraction; comfort; compassion; devotion; friendship; full moon magick; happiness; harmony; heartbreak; influence; peace; peacefulness; psychic awareness; romantic love; secret love.

GERANIUM: Affirmation magick; banishing; blessing; consecration; concentration; dispelling; emotional protection, stability & strength; focus; Goddess invocation & offering; grief; happiness; harmony; heartbreak; honesty; protection; purification; relationship decision-making; self-confidence; self-esteem; sorrow; truth; wisdom.

HEATHER: Adaptability; calming; clarity; emotional & spiritual growth & healing; good luck; knowledge; memory; optimism; passion cooling; peace of mind; protection; purification; self-awareness; self-confidence; trust.

HIBISCUS: Love potions; libido; lucid dreaming; lust; passion; passionate love; sex; sexual love;.

HONEYSUCKLE: Anxiety; beginnings; business ideas; calming; communications; creativity; endings; inspiration; intuition; money; new beginnings; peace of mind; prosperity; releasing magick; stress.

HYACINTH: Affection; anger; anxiety; calming; charisma; emotional stability & well-being; emotions; fear; grief; happiness; heartbreak; homosexual love; influence; joyfulness; jealousy; nightmare prevention; sadness; soothing; sorrow.

HYDRANGEA: Banishing; binding; boundaries; cleansing; clearing; curse & hex breaking; friendship; Goddess & God offering; home protection; moon magick; psychic shielding; protection; purification.

IMPATIENS: Anxiety; calming; children spells; distraction; family; fear; focus; grounding; maternal love; soothing; stress.

IRIS: Acceptance; anger & fear calming; balance; blessing; clarity; concentration; creativity; determination; Goddess & God communication; faith; focus; grounding; hope; inspiration; patience; protection; purification; willpower; wisdom.

JASMINE: Abundance; anxiety; astral projection and travel; clairvoyant dreams; decision-making; happiness; joyfulness;  love; lucid dreaming; lust; meditation; money; passion; pleasant dreams; psychic ability; prosperity; prosperous lover attraction; prosperous marriage; psychic abilities; purification; romantic love; seduction; sensuality; sexual love; spiritual awareness; wisdom.

LAVENDER: Anger; anxiety; balance; calming; cleansing; clearing; concentration; courage; depression; dispelling negative energies; emotional balance, healing & protection; fidelity; focus; friendship; grounding; happiness; harmony; heartbreak; joyfulness; insomnia; inspiration; lover attraction; loyalty; magickal ability; magickal power; mental clarity; nurturing; peace of mind; psychological healing; purification; romantic love; soothing; stress reduction; unrequited love; wisdom.

LILAC: Adaptability; astral projection & travel; balance; banishing; defensive magick; dispelling; grounding; harmony; hex breaking; honesty; new beginnings; peace; purification; protection; repelling magick; spiritual renewal; truth.

LILY: Abundance; angel magick; blessing; calming; consecration; endeavours; fertility; Goddess invocation; goodness; happiness; protection; purification; rebirth; renewal; spiritual cleansing, dedication & initiation.

LILY OF THE VALLEY: Blessing; calming; consecration; defensive magick; harmony; protection; reversal magick.

MAGNOLIA: Addiction; calming; faithfulness; fidelity; loyalty; marital harmony & honesty; marriage; meditation; nobility; obsession; peace of mind.

MARIGOLD: Afterlife transitioning; blessing; clairvoyance; comfort; consecration; divination; grief; healing; health; longevity; past-life recollection; prophecy; protection; psychic abilities; reincarnation; sorrow; spirituality.

NARCISSUS: Self-confidence; self-esteem; self-love; vanity. 

ORCHID: Beauty; charisma; competition; fertility; glamour magick; money; prosperity; romantic love; sexual attraction & love; success; wealth.

PEONY: Anger; banishing; child protection; cleansing; clearing; dispelling; healing; protection.

PETUNIA: Anxiety; calming; grounding; happiness; healing; joyfulness; protection; soothing; stress.

POINSETTIA: Balance; cleansing; clearing; depression; despair; dispelling; happiness; grief; grounding; joyfulness; meditation; purification; sorrow; Yule magick.

POPPY: Afterlife transitioning; astral projection & travel; dream recollection; lucid dreaming; soothing sleep; spirit communication.

PRIMROSE: Balance; beginnings; bereavement; blessing; consecration; despair; grief; grounding; harmony; heartbreak; hopefulness; peace of mind; peacefulness; sorrow.

RHODODENDRON: Balance; compassion; emotional & mental strength; forgiveness; God invocation & offering; grounding; peace; peace of mind; peacefulness; vulnerability.

ROSE [all colours]: Attraction; beginnings; compassion; courage; family magick; fertility; new beginnings; romantic healing; romantic love; romantic relationship problems; self-confidence; sensuality; true love attraction; wisdom.

ROSE [orange]: Affection; happiness; harmony; honesty; truth.

ROSE [pink]: Beauty; children spells; glamour magick; romantic love; self-esteem; self-love.

ROSE [purple]: Anxiety; calming; concentration; focus; God invocation & offering; grounding; patience; soothing; stress.

ROSE [red]: Aphrodisiacs; desire; libido; lust; passion; passionate love; physical attraction; power; romance; sex; sexual attraction; sexual love; sexuality; stamina; strength.

ROSE [white]: Bereavement; banishing; binding; blessing; clarity; cleansing; clearing; consecration; dedication; Goddess invocation & offering; grief; healing; heartbreak; loss; moon magick; protection; purification; sorrow; spirituality.

ROSE [yellow]: Friendship; jealousy; platonic love; psychic ability; self-esteem.

SNOWDROP: Adversity; friendship; grief; hope; sorrow.

SOLOMON’S SEAL: Banishing; blessing; calming; clarity; consecration; decision-making; good fortune; intuition; money; protection; prosperity; purification; soothing; success; wealth; wisdom.

SUNFLOWER: Fertility; faithfulness; fidelity; good luck; happiness; honesty; joyfulness; loyalty; prosperity; protection; reproductive health; truth; truthfulness; wisdom.

TULIP: Children spells; fertility; full moon magick; grounding; maternal love; pregnancy.

VIOLET (INCLUDING PANSY & VIOLA): Angel magick; anxiety; banishing; calming; creativity; dispelling; emotional healing & protection; endings; good luck; heartbreak; inspiration; love; peace; peace of mind; peacefulness; protection; soothing; stress; tranquility.

WISTERIA: Astral projection & travel; calming; clairvoyance; divination; dream recollection; grief; grounding; loss; lucid dreaming; meditation; psychic abilities; soothing; sorrow; spirit communication.

I hope this helps you in your magick, gardening and manifesting your bliss connection with mother nature!

Website: https://hearthandhomeiswheretheheartbeginstoheal.com/


“When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.”

With Kindness,

Journeywithspirit72

Earth ritutals
Witches creating magick in our Hearth & home

A Witches Journey: spells, gratitude & pay it foward

LucyLu

The journey of embracing my inner WITCH came from seeing the magick in nature. The moment I acknowledged my plants to be magickal is when this blissful opening of the WITCH inside of me came Alive.

I begun to find holistic ways to be present & grounded, to be mindful, to look into thyself and be aware of the magic all around us. You become appreciative, you don’t take anything for granted that the earth and mother earth has given us.

My ancestral pandora boxes began to open up. I began to gather my gardening skills, herbal knowledge, intuition, and plant medicine and joined these skills together. I begin with creating a blog, which took me many endless days with no sleep! I self taught my media knowledge! I created my blog on mental health, to sharing love letters and now my witches magick! My blog has become a combination of all the magick and journey’s that make up who I am!

In sharing my smoke-bundles with the world has become an honour. I find grounding through creating spell-jars, smoke-bundles, sometimes fairy lands, mystic bath salts and many other inspiring crafts.

Each night I cleanse myself & space with a new mantra each time. I end my day in gratitude to help ease the chaos of the day. I want to always try to stay present within me so my spirit can continue to grow.

I take evening walks to observe and be connected to nature. I gather tools such as; juniper, pine and cedar, to add these to my spells or crafts.

Juniper is magickal in its scent, energies and its herbal magick! Juniper is so pretty due to its space & berries. The juniper represents in strength, carries wisdom, is useful in magick & health, and stunning. It can survive harsh weather and with very little water.

Pine is known for the hearths & home protection. Pine holds its colour all year round and is a beauty during a snowfall. It represents healing, protection, cleansing, and money. Burning pine needles brings protection to your home. Having pinecone s throughout the home wards of evil entities.

Cedar is known to repel negativity and bring in purity. It is as sacred as white sage. It helps the hearth and home balance. It clears your shadow and brings in a sense of grounding. Cedar is often burned during prayer and chanting.

Grounding spell:

  • Gather cedar on your walks and bring it home. Place a few branches along the doorways and at your altar.
  • Gather your cauldron or burner and place a charcoal disk. Light the disk and place one clove, piece of pinecone, small amount of cedar and s piece of cinnamon.
  • Allow it to smoke up and move the spoke around your self, space and outside under the moon.
  • Light a orange candle and state: mother earth embrace me with you magick to be able to share the brightness that shine within me with those around me.
  • Mantra: I am here for self snd others. I embrace the acts of kindness and paying it forward.
  • Then one day this week pay it forward to a stranger with a tea or coffee or food.
  • This will bring in grounding, abundance and gratitude. Make sure to explore with your herbs, flowers and begin manifesting and documenting your magical spells/ dreams and hopes.

I wish all of my followers a wknd that brings in new beginnings, moving forward, happiness and a tranquil heart!

Bless Be: So mote it is🖤

LucyLu

Witches creating magick in our Hearth & home

Florida water: making it yourself

LucyLu

Florida water is a plant based cologne made by infusing flowers, herbs, and spices in alcohol. Because it carries the essence of the plants, it’s often used like holy water to cleanse spaces, purify intentions, and enhance spiritual practices.

What you’ll need:

  • 1 cup vodka
  • 1 orange peel
  • 1 lemon peel
  • A handful or two of fresh herbs of your choosing (i.e., mint or basil or rosemary or all)
  • 1 cinnamon stick or a handful of cloves (optional)
  • Fill the jar half way with distilled water not tap water and add of your ingredients and then fill the rest of the jar with vodka.

Method:

  1. Combine all your ingredients into a amber glass container and seal it.
  2. Replace the lid and gently swirl to combine. Store in a cool, dark pantry or cupboard for 40 days, shaking once a day.
  3. Strain the ingredients through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer and store the Florida Water in an airtight glass bottle.
  4. Crystals can be used to amplify the water’s energetic properties. After making your Florida Water and straining out the herbs, place 1 to 2 water-safe crystals (amethyst, quartz, citrine, carnelian, or obsidian) in the water overnight. In the morning, remove the crystals and your energetically charged Florida Water is ready to use.

The uses of your Florida water:

  1. Offer it to your ancestors or guides on your altar in a bowl.
  2. Have some in a bowl nearby when communing with ancestors or guides and asking them for advice.
  3. Place a small bowl of Florida water on your altar as an offering of self-love.
  4. Wipe your mirror with diluted Florida water, and then do a self love ritual of your choosing in front of the mirror.
  5. Energetically cleanse yourself with Florida water by spraying it around you or putting a bit on your wrists.
  6. Energetically (and literally) cleanse ritual tools like your crystals with a bit of diluted Florida water to give them a refresh.
  7. Use it to cleanse your altar and anything on it by diluting some with water in a spray bottle and spraying on your altar, then wiping down.

I hope you enjoyed this information sharing blog! May you always find your light burning, may you always feel enlightened, may you always be able to find your peace and balance!

Bless be!

LucyLu (journeywithspirit72)

Witches creating magick in our Hearth & home

Creating a Magickal space:

LucyLu
Manifestation’s 🖤🌜🦌🦅💕

Dear Friends,

Sharing knowledge helps us develop our own spirituality, healing and higher vibrations!

My spiritual journey manifested during my disappointment in never birthing a child. I had to turn to myself and find the strength to stay true to ME.

Once I started on this journey in depth, I started dreaming of my experiences with my Avos. When I was a child I didn’t acknowledge the magick my Avos empowered within their daily routines! They always created a magickal garden full of nutritional foods and medicine that they used in their cooking each day.

They created tinctures to heal wombs, cuts, colds and moments of sadness. They also used tinctures to ward off evil entities, warding off negativity, cleansing space, and seeing the future.

During the early 1800s these tinctures/ powders/potions were seen as witchcraft and many women were set on fire for practicing. As we have all learned that FEAR is the driving force of many of these atrocious!

I didn’t really understand the magick my ancestors displayed until later in my life journey. My mom displayed these gifts throughout her journey and I learned from her.

My ability to run a household in a mgickal spiritual flow was adapted through my mother. My mother is connected to mother earth, plants, soil & grounding. It lives within her soul, spirit & mind.

Those gifts shine through in my gardening, cooking, seeding, grounding & spirituality. My bliss of the world is seen through the colours of flowers.

My witch side has grown stronger in its connection to mother earth, grounding & connecting. It balances my spirit, which reminds me to always pick kindness even in darkness.

Creating smokebundles allows me to use the sacredness of my herbs, flowers and plants. I can feel my plants, hear my flowers sing, and my trees strength.

I have grown in my relationship among my plant ally’s and connect in witnessing their colours, shape & smells.

I become connected to natures life, six years ago. My trip alone to Turkey/England & Scotland. My soul was roaring and its vibration spoke to nature. Since than, I have held butterflies, touched the back of a bumblebee, petted a wild deer, and am gifted with random animals on my drives.

It’s magical when you are able to tap into the things around you as you do in a human experience. I am honoured, I am gifted, I am happy for the mystic powers developed with our Mother Earth.

In Portugal many witches that were herbalists their intentions were meant to manifest lightness. To help others find hope, dreams, that would heal their spirits.

Being a green witch allows me to be open, to be light, and battle darkness. You build your intuition, and trust in who you are. The universe begins to Empower you when you open up To the universe through grounding & connecting.

I hope to continue in my learning of plant medicine, herbs, plants, seeds & flowers. I adore gardening. Are you aware when you play with soil it ignites your serotonin to release and battles depression.

My garden is my heart as it finds peace, calmness, happiness and healing moments.

I encourage all of you to begin understanding your moon-phases and plant to its cycles and witness its magick. The moon gives your gardens strength, psychic abilities, and strengthens intuitions.

Keep attention as your walk and see all the magick around you!

Mantras

Mantra for today:

“I call upon the energies of protection, may all be well…. I called upon the energies of peacefulness, may all be well… I call upon the energies of positivity, may all be well….blessed be me, blessed be thee. All is well under the moonlight.”

Sharing some plant medicine magick:

🌿Dandelion: provides shielding energy and also clears away the negative.

🌿Marigold: helps you to communicate with the spirit world and those who have passed on.

🌿Clover: will guard against misfortune and invite good fairies into your life.

So mote it-is,

LucyLu

Smokebundles: igniting our goddess
Love Letters to the world

November Harvest 🌝 share your ✍️ with me….

LucyLu
Handmade cards by me: ETSY: journeywithspirit72

Hello All,

We get through these months so quickly. We have reached this magickal moment of writing to those who need some uplifting! I hope you will join me in writing beautiful love letters!

ED

“I am asking that letters be sent to my grandpa, Ed.  He spent the last 61 years married to his best friend and losing her was harder than words can express,” shares Ed’s granddaughter.

In mid-September, Ed turned 80. Right after his birthday, Grandma started declining rapidly. When Grandma was diagnosed with early onset dementia 8 years ago, Grandpa never left her side trying new doctors, experimental medications, and support groups. They have always been best friends and taken care of one another as well as family and friends. I even wrote a personal essay about their love story which got me accepted to college.

On October 5th, I knew I wanted to nominate Grandpa. I sat by my grandma’s bed and explained to her what More Love Letters is all about. I asked her if this was  something we should nominate Grandpa for because he will miss her so much when she is gone. All grandma could do was raise her eyebrows, but I know she could hear me and would love for everyone to support her Ed.

Cards have always meant a lot to my grandparents. They taught me that love should be shared with everyone which is exactly why I have been writing cards for MLL every month since 2017 when I learned about the organization. I have a stack of cards saved from my grandparents that started in my grandma’s cursive and as her dementia progressed shifted to my grandpa’s handwriting. I got a card in the mail the first of October wishing me and my husband a happy wedding anniversary. The card was even signed ‘Grandma and Grandpa.’ Through it all, they never missed an opportunity to celebrate others.  

My 4th wedding anniversary was October 6th and this was also the morning my grandma passed away while holding my grandpa’s hand. Words of encouragement would mean so much to him right now. Ed is actively involved in the church that he and my grandma went to their entire married life as well as being in a bowling league and a golf league. However, while Grandma was her sickest, he kept saying, I don’t know what I am going to do without her. Sending him a card would mean so much to me, our family, and my grandma who is smiling down on him now.”


PLEASE MAIL ALL LETTERS TO:

Ed’s bundle

℅ Megan M.

8300 Seaview Drive

Chesterfield, VA 23838

USA

Please drop all letters in the mail by November 30, 2022

TALI

Tali’s mom celebrates her “wonderful, creative, intelligent, funny, and sensitive” daughter.

“Tali is 24 years old but has had a devastating breakdown and decline over the past four years. A few years back she graduated from college with a distinction in Performing Arts and Musical Theatre. She had good friends and was beginning to expand into creating a life for herself, but she suffered trauma and fell apart. She developed OCD and complex PTSD and even stopped eating for a while. She is now just beginning to try to do things she enjoys again and desperately wants connection and to feel competent and have a sense of purpose again. 

She has so much to offer – a deep love of animals and a passion for social justice issues, a brilliantly creative mind for writing, art, cookery, and crafts, and a great love of literature and theatre. She’s a fiercely loyal and devoted friend and a delightful family member. She’s brave and determined but suffers from loneliness, isolation, exhaustion, frustration (with her PTSD symptoms), and sometimes depression. Most days she just can’t see an end to her suffering and needs to know she really deserves to be happy and have a life she loves.”

Please write and show Tali how loved she is.

PLEASE MAIL ALL LETTERS TO:

Tali’s bundle

℅ Tanya M.

Riverdale

Top Road

Trefriw

LL27 OJU

Wales

UK

Please drop all letters in the mail by November 30, 2022

MICHAEL

“Michael is suffering and needs support.” says his mother.

“He was injured at birth, and as a result, one of his arms is partially paralyzed and atrophied from the elbow to the hand. This never stopped him from doing anything in life – he joined cub scouts, led the school talent shows, he even joined a little league. He is brilliantly smart and excelled in school where he was beloved by many. 

In junior high and high school that all changed. He went through the perfect storm of feeling self-conscious about his disability, not choosing the best friends, being bullied, not excelling academically, fighting with his father, breaking up his family through divorce, and moving out of his childhood home. He gave up on himself and escaped into video games. His friends went off to jobs and college and he stayed home and played games. He doesn’t believe that he is still the smart, capable, adaptable person he was throughout childhood. 

He was an inspiration to others then and he can still be that today. He has no direction in life and no belief in himself. He needs the support of others besides his mother to let him know that no matter where we find ourselves we can always start again.”

Let’s write to Michael because, as his mother reminds us all, “there is always a way to find our path and be happy in life.”


PLEASE MAIL ALL LETTERS TO:

Michael’s bundle

℅ Diana W. 

3306 E. Yorba Linda Blvd

#381

Fullerton CA 92831

USA

Please drop all letters in the mail by November 30, 2022

CLAUDIA

Mothers are some of the strongest people we know. Claudia’s daughter shares her mother’s story who is going through a difficult time in her life.

“My mother recently divorced my father after 25 years together. He was mentally, physically, and verbally abusive, so in the end, this was the right choice. However, my father was the only person my mother has ever seriously dated. They met when she was 18, dated for three months, and then my mother got pregnant with me. Life kept moving – as it does – and before my mom knew it she was stuck in a relationship with an abusive narcissist, who also had an addiction and three daughters. The trauma that we all endured in that household has unfortunately now shaped who we each are as people and gave us a warped sense of self-worth. 

Despite the pain that my mother had to go through, she managed to start a successful business without a college degree, raise three college-educated daughters, go back to school and earn her bachelor’s degree and eventually grow a business that brings in mid-six-figures every year – practically all on her own. She is also selfless, loving, smart, kind, giving, genuine, and overall a great person. I’m not just saying that because she is my mother, but I think there are lots of people who could truly speak to the integrity of her character. My mom’s kindness made up for any of the selfishness and pain we received from my father. 

In these few months following the divorce, it has become more and more difficult for my mother to truly see what an amazing person she is. She is filled with self-doubt, regret, and pain from a marriage that left her broken. Lately, she has been in a deepening pit of despair, barely able to keep up with work and constantly crying. We’re all in therapy and we also constantly reassure her that leaving was the right choice and that she is an amazing, kind, and fulfilled person of value, but I know that she sometimes finds it impossible to see this in herself. I think that maybe some extra encouragement, even from strangers, would help her to see the love and treatment she deserves.”

Letters are welcome in English and Spanish


PLEASE MAIL ALL LETTERS TO:

Claudia’s bundle

℅ Isabella P. 

212 East 25th Street

Apt. LE

New York, NY 10010

USA

Please drop all letters in the mail by November 30, 2022

Holiday cards made by me

With love,

LucyLu 💕💕

Witches creating magick in our Hearth & home

Mystical, magickal MOTHER EARTH:

LucyLu

A month filled with mystical, magickal moments through the connection of spirit. Through our harvesting season we connect with the earth in a gratitude manner. You appreciate the food you are able to source. You begin cutting, sealing and packaging your fruits of labour… to be stored for the winter season soon upon us. To have witnessed a seed turn into seedling into a plant and than food is a mystical moment.

In these moments, I am reminded of our ancestors and of their knowledge passed down to us. We are always connecting to the land in a holistic way. The soil that you touch helps ignite your hormones to produce your serotonin, which in-turn helps manage depression.

We are able to grow our own medicines through plant medicine all there for you to reconnect and learn and connect with the magick among mother nature. Mother nature is here for us all no matter race as we each are a part of this land.

Bringing us towards the celebration of Samhain which honours ancestral love, land connection and new beginnings. Before we get deep into this stage of the wheel… let us acknowledged this beautiful season called fall. Look around and take notice of the bright red tops of the trees that shines among our bright sun, which gives our sunsets a golden red/pink. These are moments to cherish!

To see nature gathering their foods, storing and eating so they can hibernate for the winter. I often see squirrels digging through my soil to hide their nuts, and each morning they arrive again to dig them out and eat! Though they make such a mess it is a pleasure to witness their work!! They add to our ecosystem and keep the cycle of nature moving.

I am in love with the sound of the wind and its dance, as you connect your body to the wind around you, you move in a dance, as the trees sway with the winds present.

When you get up and take that brisk walk it heals you and calms your thought as nature heals. Begin to give mother mature your attention and your views will never be the same!!!

The beauty of the sky embraces your smile, the forest heals your soul, the flowers cheer up your heart and the animals keep you grounded.

With Love,

LucyLu

Love Letters to the world, Witches creating magick in our Hearth & home

Faeries in September love letters: Share LOVE💕🌸💕🌸

LucyLu

Hello my friendly Faerie’s:

We are beginning our love letter writing again! I took a break to enjoy some time with myself, family & significant partner!!! I will begin writing again and sharing many nee exciting info & stories! Here we begin with this months requests!!!

VALERY

“Valery is my best friend of nine years. She’s the most supportive and kind person I have ever met. She is always by my side, likes to help others, especially animals, and has a lovely heart.

Some months ago she finally got the courage to leave her job that was underpaid and start a new chapter of life in another big city.  Even though she was very scared and frustrated, she did it for a bright future and I am so proud of her. Her family was in an unstable financial situation and she has been working so hard since her teenage years to help her mother and little sister to have a better life. 

She is having tough times in a new place, but I know that she can do it. She does not have many friends but has a pure and open heart. She likes art, classical music, museums, and nature.

Valery deserves support and appreciation,  and I want to make her believe in miracles, good people, and kindness around us.”

Let her believe in love again. Letters are welcome in English, Spanish & Russian.

PLEASE MAIL ALL LETTERS TO:

Valery’s bundle

℅ Ksenia P.

Altufyevskoe sh. 92-244

Moscow

127349

Russia

Please drop all letters in the mail by September 30, 2022

AMY & JASON

“My sister Amy is an incredible woman. She has always been committed to seeing the light and joy in life despite her hardships and encourages others to do the same. I call her a spiritual giant. One cannot leave an interaction with Amy without feeling uplifted. However, I know this year has been difficult. 

About a year ago, her husband (Jason) was diagnosed with ALS. She’s worked ceaselessly to support him and their three children as ALS continues to take its toll on him. Despite now being wheelchair-bound, Jason maintains his good humor and positive outlook on life.

In August, we had planned a weekend trip to visit them (they live a state away), but when the weekend came, she and her family had Covid so we were forced to cancel. I know love letters would mean a great deal to Amy and her family- especially at this time. If people could send love letters to her and Jason, I know they would be a beautiful reminder of the goodness of life and people, and could help uplift them during difficult times.”

Let us gather around our letters and encourage Amy and Jason during this hard time.


PLEASE MAIL ALL LETTERS TO:

Amy & Jason’s bundle

℅ Lindsay P.

10885 State Street

Sandy, UT 84070

USA

Please drop all letters in the mail by September 30, 2022

LEANA

“Leana is Matthew’s mom. That is who she has been full-time, non-stop for the last fourteen years, with them spending no more than four hours apart (when he went to “school”). Leana adopted Matthew at birth with an initial diagnosis of Myotonic muscular dystrophy and apraxia, although later it was discovered there were more diagnoses to come. Since her mother’s passing in 2017, Leana has also been his sole source of care. They were told when Matthew was born that there was little chance that he would live to be three. With her strong heart and stronger faith, along with her background in nursing, she provided an environment where Matthew would not only survive but thrive for fourteen years. On August 5th along with her beloved’s picture, Leana posted “The most beautiful, amazing boy ran into the arms of Jesus at 3:44 this afternoon.”  He loved music, his bear, his stories, his favorite blankets…and his mom. 

Later in a post, she writes “I saw him take his first breath and I held him as he took his last and that’s an honor I will never take lightly. While I would give everything I have to have you with me for 5 minutes longer, I’m so grateful you are no longer in a bed, tied to machines. You are pain free. I’ve tried to think all day, what you might be doing in heaven. How many new friends have you made? How happy grandma was to see you. I wish I could have heard your first sentence and seen you running.”

He was literally her whole world.  Please write to encourage Leana at this impossible time. Let her feel your love, prayers, and support.”

PLEASE MAIL ALL LETTERS TO:

Leana’s bundle

℅ Susan H.

1066 Linden Road

Venice, FL 34293

USA

Please drop all letters in the mail by September 30, 2022

PAUL

Paul’s mom wrote this to our community: “I want to nominate my son Paul who in our little town is quite a celebrity and known as the local Matthew McConaughey. He is super chill and loving.  

Paul started his own business selling his art and despite his networking, handing out business cards, and posting on social media…it’s slow going. He is extremely talented and it’s frustrating for him to try to live out his dreams but lacking money and time. He works for a local store where hours can be zany and the pay is minimum wage. He is limited by few small-town opportunities which is why his business succeeding is so important!

He has exuded kindness throughout the years, for example, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and went through two years of treatment. I was very sick and he moved back home to care for me and his younger special needs siblings. He did it while working,  keeping house, and caring for our animals. He put his life on hold while doing it! He didn’t blink at stepping up! Additionally, we lost his grandmother to cancer last year and she was a big supporter of his and they shared many late night phone calls. 

I’m nominating Paul because his spirit is beginning to break. He is losing confidence and you can see a weariness that shouldn’t be in a 27-year-old young man’s eyes. He feels he is fighting a losing battle to be appreciated and successful. He is much beloved by his customers. People all over stop me and ask if I’m his mom because they adore his stories and personality. Despite this, he often feels alone. Depression is sinking in.

Please send him some encouragement! Paul loves Budda, all things Kevin Smith, and enjoys other people’s artistic creations!”


PLEASE MAIL ALL LETTERS TO:

Paul’s bundle

℅ Kimberly E. 

PO Box 861

Bridgton, ME 04009

USA

Please drop all letters in the mail by September 30, 2022

TANIA

“Tania is the best friend anyone could possibly ask for. She is a loving, generous, thoughtful, empathetic, fun, and loyal wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, and doggy mom! Tania has dedicated her adult life to her husband and two sons. Due to Lupus, Tania suffered several miscarriages, and she was not sure if she would ever be able to carry to term. Just as Tania and her husband, David, had decided to explore adoption, Tania became pregnant again and was blessed with her first son, Gabe. Two years later, Tania gave birth to Benny. 

She has enjoyed motherhood more than she even imagined she would. Gabe is starting his sophomore year of college and Benny is starting his senior year of high school. This time of change and transition is difficult for Tania, and she is trying to find her way as her sons are spreading their wings, so to speak. Tania also continues to suffer from chronic systemic lupus. This disease has started to cause kidney dysfunction. She also fights severe chronic fatigue. Sadly, Tania has also started to have liver dysfunction, and her GI doctor is concerned that she may have an ultimately fatal liver disease.

She has so much on her plate, and she smiles and laughs every single day. She is kind to others every single day. She puts others first every single day. Finally, Tania took me in when I needed a home. She does not judge me for being in need – rather she is constantly making me feel like I am the one doing her a favor by living with her and her family.  Tania is a truly special human being!”


PLEASE MAIL ALL LETTERS TO:

Tania’s bundle

℅ Barbara B.

154 Granby Place West

Westerville, OH 43081

USA

Please drop all letters in the mail by September 30, 2022

With Kindness,

LucyLu🌸💕🌸💕🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️🧚

Witches creating magick in our Hearth & home

Self-care: What does that mean?

LucyLu

We speak a lot about self care today. It is important to create a self care routine because it balances you as a human. It helps you to recognize your struggles and make changes needed. Self care is connected to our shadow work which, is always working on your SHIT, as there is no one person that walks this earth that is perfect. It is extremely important to understand you are still a part of the society you are growing up in and needing to adapt to that is as important to our whole being.

At times, I believe we confuse self care and self love with that we get to do whatever we want and its all about ourselves, NO, that is not true. We are among nature and mother earth, that alone tells you we are a community and rely on each other. I had a conversation with a young adult who stated to me, “North America is a toxic environment as people have no real connections. This is a melting pot with no culture or identity which tries to mold us all into one race. Anyone who thinks differently is outcasted or has addiction issues. “ They also stated that within the world of addiction it is not someone just craving substances but the community thats created as once you are sober you are majority of the time doing your own thing.

This is why I bring up the conversation of self care and the connection of community. We are here to make a better version of ourselves for those around us and for ourselves but not SOLELY just you… as that creates a narcissistic person. I see the excuse used, I can’t help others right now or be involved for community as I am working on myself or I have a family. I see through that and if we are honest with what we see around us, there is an increase of narcissism which is why many during these two years were left on their own. These two years, community was not created that is for sure but many of those protests that people bash definitely tried to do that! I ask you rethink about, “What is self care?”

Beginning the sessions of self care: “Home is where the heart is.” A place filled with people and possessions you love. But too often people hold onto stuff they do not need, use or cherish. So how are you going to change your home into your haven?

Looking through fresh eyes what would you need to change in your home to have it reflect your personality, interest and lifestyle. Do this without judgment and allow this to help you place some perspectives.

What would you change to make it the home you desire? Make a list…

Many people tend to hoard, and hold onto things that is unnecessary and clutter puts your mood in a discomfort. We are going into Beltane which always recommends a good spring cleaning. This also helps declutter your mind and creates a stable spirit. Write a mission statement, including the benefits of an uncluttered life, can be a great motivational tool.

Write done reasons to live a clutter free life: make a list and start here. This can be at times an overwhelming feeling. Focus on one category at a time and allow yourself to let go, its the beginning of decluttering our minds! Lets begin here!

I also recommend creating a spiritual cleanse within your home and self. This creates a positive ritual and connects you with our mother earth who will always protect your journey and make you grounded. We need to go back to our land and love the magick it brings us everyday. Sing or speak to your birds as they listen. Going into spring:

🕯Ostara, or the Spring Equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere, is the first of the quarter days, which marks the second of the spring holidays (the mid-point between Imbolc and Beltane).
🕯Ostara is traditionally celebrated on the day of the Vernal Equinox, determined by when the Sun is directly over the earth’s equator (this date may range from March 19th through March 22nd each year depending on the Sun’s position).
🕯Modern Ostara celebrations stem from the contemporary Wheel of the Year, where Ostara is associated with.
🕯Spring Equinox and is celebrated as a time of new beginnings and the re-emergence of life after the depth of winter.
🕯This is a time to start new beginnings, bring in light & love into your hearth. To cleanse the old and bring the new, sense of renewal. Its a time to rebirth and balance your spirit in celebration of all that is green! Crystals to carry: rose quartz, amethyst, snd jaspers.

Create a nature altar through gathering all your greens and manifesting a wreath or walking among nature or spring cleaning & home blessing or embrace fresh honey! 🏹🖤🕯💜🕯💜

With Love,

LucyLu

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Cleansing: creating a magickal Hearth & Home

LucyLu
Adorned smokebundles

🏹🗝 Smoke cleansing was traditionally used in Europe in much more secular times. In the 14th and 15th centuries, people burned rosemary in their homes as a means to protect themselves from bubonic plague and other contagions. Into the 20th century, French doctors recommended burning rosemary and thyme in sickrooms and hospitals to purify the air. They also recommended herbal smoking mixtures to address respiratory problems. These herbal blends would be burned on charcoal or thrown into a heating or cooking fire to fill the space and be inhaled.

🏹🗝There are many different smokebundles available in my shop for many different daily rituals. Always begin with meditation music on and take a moment to set your intentions. These intentions always need to be good positive manifestations for yourself and others.

Free-Spirited smoke-bundles

🏹🗝With smokebundles when lighting them, having the window open helps ignite its flame, let the bundle smoke for 30secs & then blow it out. Having a feather to wave the smoke & continue its flame as you cleanse your space. If it doesn’t stay lit then squeeze the middle to allow air circulation and this should allow it to smoke out longer.

🏹🗝When your smokebundle’s end is fairly black, trim that off and squeeze the middle of your smokebundle so it gets some air to begin its flame again.

🏹🗝You can also use your smokehundle outside to share with the universe or walk around your home. The outside air will flame up your smokebundle
so be mindful of that! Just a few tips on managing smokebundles!

🏹🗝Yerba Santa is traditionally used as a smoke bundle for protection and setting boundaries. Yerba Santa has also been used to support love, purification, growth, empowerment, beauty, and the release of emotional pain stored in the heart chakra.

🏹🗝Smokebundles come with the intention of happiness, self-fulling creativity, focusing on arts & painting. Looking inward and finding your inner child again. Being carefree to experiment without judgement.
🏹🗝To be in spirit of your soul, to dance as no one is watching and to laugh till your belly hurts! As we age we tend to forget yo be child like and often take life too seriously!!
🏹🗝All my bundles smell incredible, are created with intentions, to cleanse space & self. I adde to all of them patchouli essential oil and lavender essential oil!

Protection smoke-bundles

Types of items Included:
➡️Green: Invokes energy of growth, hope, promise, connect to Mother Earth, the Goddess Gaia, represents Venus and energies of love, or renewal of vows. Means tranquility, health and healing. The color green is very powerful in money spells.
➡️Lavender: Calming, relieves stress & anxiety, peacefully, invites positive energy, emits evil spirits
➡️Rosemary: Powerful cleanse, removes negativity, divination and great for meditation. ➡️Green Sage: Increase memory, balance, cleansing, & strengthening.
➡️Cinnamon: Spice for healing, protection, love, spirituality, success, power, psychic powers, and sexual desire.
➡️Apples: symbolize gratitude, generosity, harvest, and abundance.

May light & love surround your hearth with magical intentions daily. Let’s end with a beautiful mantra.!

Think intensely about the person you want to heal while chanting the following words:

Wrap thee in cotton,
Bind thee with love,
Protection from pain,
Surrounds like a glove,
Brightest of blessings,
Surround thee this night,
For thou art cared for
Healing thoughts sent in flight

Hold your hands to your heart and sense the energy centring deep into your being then send that energy to the person you want to heal.

To be a witch is to love and be loved.
To be a witch is to know everything, and nothing at all.
To be a witch is to move amongst the stars while staying on earth.
To be a witch is to change the world around you, and yourself.
To be a witch is to share and give, while receiving all the while.
To be a witch is to dance and sing, and hold hands with the universe.
To be a witch is to honour the gods, and yourself.
To be a witch is to Be Magick, not just perform it.
To be a witch is to be honourable, or nothing at all.
To be a witch is to accept others who are not.
To be a witch is to know what you feel is right and good.
To be a witch is to harm none.
To be a witch is to know the ways of old.
To be a witch is to see beyond the barriers.
To be a witch is to follow the moon.
To be a witch is to be one with the gods.
To be a witch is to study and to learn.
To be a witch is to be the teacher and the student.
To be a witch is to acknowledge the truth.
To be a witch is to live with the earth, not just on it.
To be a witch is to be truly free!

With Love,

Manifestation

JourneywithSpirit

Witches creating magick in our Hearth & home

Wiccan Magical Moments: Witchy TIPS

LucyLu
Smokebundles: Cleansing self & space

Hello my Readers!

I have been on a journey since I created the blog and have ended up running my own spiritual shop. I am still working with young people in mental health and will continue to share info. I have not been on as frequent and truly time has not allotted me to do everything plus have time for MYSELF!

I have always struggled with mainstream religion, as I feel it is ultimately used to manipulate humanity. In saying this I do believe in Mother Nature, Earth, Creator, Universe and all of its wonders! The magic is all around us and it’s beauty is pure but religion is not pure in my eyes due to the fact they inform you, who you should be, act, and dictate the rules & orders and so forth. I have branched off in embracing Universal Creed and embracing just nature as the answers are right there for us all.

I have deeply connected with the MOON and the SUN. Most of us pass our days without a thought of their presence and great powers. The Old farmers Almanac is based on astrological knowledge to help guide the farming season.

Let’s begin understand the phases of the moon! The lunar cycle begins when the moon lies between the sun & the earth so the illuminated side cannot be seen from the earth. The moon gradually waxes until it has moved to the opposite side of the earth, and its kit faces us in the full moon phase. The entire cycle takes one month as the moon orbits the earth. As I have said the EARTH is so MAGICKAL.

Moon Phases and it’s magick:

  • Phases 1: New Moon: This is a chance at a new beginning. It goes you a fresh start and you should set your intentions towards what you would like to change, do or include. This is as simple as having moved to a new city and wanting to make new friends, well during the New Moon is the perfect time set that intention. (Gather a colour of any size, your favourite incense, on a new moon possibly on Friday Freya’s as this Goddess is ruled by Venus which brings in fun, love, and good times. Light your candles and incense, inhale the smoke with 5 breaths. Say out loud: I call upon you, friend Freya, to fill my life with love & joy. I call upon you GODDESS, To bring unto me that which I enjoy in the form of people, wise and kind. This I ask and give thanks for, blessed be)
  • Phase 2: Waxing Crescent: This phase actually happens 7 days before and after the New Moon. This is the time for productivity and creating positive energy. During this phase you most likely felt the urge to do, make changes or cleanse your space. You may have just not notice!
  • Phase 3: First Quarter Moon: This is when you feel stronger vibrations, intentions and intuition. If you were to stand soaking the moonlight you would feel the connection of the Moon’s vibration stir your energies, singing to our flowers and herbs. They grow through not only the sun but by the moonlight shining on them through the dark evening.
  • Phase 4: Waxing Gibbous: You will feel an increasing excitement and energy. In this phase you should celebrate the growing light, new growth, positive change and setting intentions. (Mantra: Good gods and goddess, giver of all fruits of this earth, Thank you for all bounty, beauty, and well-being. Bless all who give and receive these gifts. I am made of sacred earth, purest water, sacred fore, and wildest wind. Blessings upon me. Blessings upon we and thee. So mote it be)
  • Phase 5: Full Moon: It is a great teacher and with great messages each moth for us all. This is when you should practise gratitude and letting go of what no longer serves you. This is when you should recharge your crystals, make moon water, and use your smoke bundle outside under the moonlight and be with Mother Earth. (Make a tea with 1 teaspoon of each: fresh ginger/jasmine leaves/peppermint leaves. Infuse all of these in a teapot and have a warm cup of this infusion. Step outside under the moonlight at midnight and have our tea under this enchanted hour in the company of the Full moon)
  • Phase 6: Waning Gibbous: This is the moment of reflection, understanding lessons given throughout this month. Make the changes needed and adjust what is needed during this time in the cycle of the moon phases. You will feel strength through this and calmness in your heart (Place three drops of lavender/ 2 of rosemary/ 3 of bergamot/ 2 of jasmine and place in a carrier oil. Then use this tincture during this phase on your wrists, behind your ear lobe, base of your neck and behind your knees. Close your eyes as you stare into the moon and chant: Bright moon goddess, eternal and wise, give your strength to me now. As I breathe, you are alive in me for this night. Health to all, calm to me. so mote it be)
  • Phase 7: Last (third) quarter Moon: This is the time to acknowledge release, forgiveness and understand that life is not perfect. This is the time to cleanse space at home as well as yourself. Making your own smoke bundles with evergreens/herbs/flowers that connect with you or connect with those who create these smokebundles authentically and not in mass form as they lose the intentions of love and genuineness. This is a time to forgive all people, rid of negativity, letting go as LIFE is short. Pay attention when we are in this moon phase as you will notice that is when you are much more forgiving and making amends with friends and loved ones. (Gather a purple candle/hibiscus essential oil and bouquet of purple flowers: On a Monday at midnight place a few drops of the essential oil in your candle and light your candle. Place your bouquet of flowers by the candle. Chant: Any care and despair begone. here with the mountain, the river, the tree, the grass and the moon. I receive my strength from nature and she is my centre. Tomorrow and the next, all gladness will enter. Harm to none, only good)
  • Phase 8: Waning Crescent: This is when the cycle ends and restarts. This is when you sit in darkness and reflect on the months journey. Listen to your heart and align your journey with your goals. You need to look at releasing anything that no longer resinates with you, may that be friends/family or a job. Create a plan to accomplish big changes gradually and to avoid lots of stress/anxiety. Embrace the mindfulness of gratitude, listening to positive music, creating affirmations, embracing positivity and a rejuvenated attitude for the beginning of the new phase.

I will leave you with a meditation to listen to throughout the days, weeks and months. The power of through any difficulty is through us. We are truly the magick and are powerful in making the necessary changes to our lives no matter how difficult. It definitely does not mean it will be easy but it will be worth it. This is a magical world, you need to intently see, hear and listen as the earth whispers to us all their messages for us.

I hope you enjoy this different blog that is bridging the context of my Instagram & Etsy shop! Make Monday the beginning of a new journey that embraces kindness, love and patience with others!

With Love & Light,

LucyLu

Witches creating magick in our Hearth & home

Cauldrons: potions, mystic, and spells

LucyLu
Cauldrons: ETSY: journeywithspirit72

Cauldrons:  It is a symbol of rebirth, transformation, and wisdom. Linked to the goddess, Cerridwem, Taliesin and Dagda. Cauldrons have always been magical in bringing friends & families together to celebrate festivals & events & magick. It is created in a cast iron that has been used for decades and is long lasting as is LOVE. Cauldrons have been reclaimed by witches that create magical moments by connecting through their creativity, herbal magick and celebrating humanity first. The world of witches wholeheartedly believes in connection & community.

Lets now manifest through the goddess mentioned here:

  • Cerridwern: This Celtic goddess was multifaceted.She rules the moon, magick, nature, and astrology. She will always nourish you through embracing the magick of the cauldron.
  • Dagda: In Celtic mythology, Irish god of fertility; husband of Brigit or a goddess. He possessed a magic cauldron that could feed the whole earth. Sometimes he is called the Lord of Great Knowledge because he possessed all wisdom.
  • Taliesin: Cerridewern, mother of the poet Taliesin (and perhaps therefore a patroness of poets). She possesses a cauldron in which a magical wisdom-granting brew can be concocted.  Taliesin is a mythical figure, and one of the greatest Welsh poets. The story of the mythical Taliesin – whose name means “Radiant Brow” shows the esoteric arts of poetry-to stir the cauldron of inspiration.
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Here are many ways to use a cauldron:

How to burn incense, in a cauldron on a charcoal disc: Fill a heat proof incense bowl or censer with something like sand or split. This will provide some much-needed insulation for your burner. Charcoal can burn at a high temp. Form a cone shape with whatever medium you filled your burner and place the charcoal tablet at the peak. This will allow air to flow around the charcoal. Place a charcoal tablet on the sand and light the edge. If it’s self-igniting charcoal you will see tiny sparks as you light it and it will ignite quickly so never hold it in your hand! If you need to hold the charcoal over an open flame to ignite it, use tweezers or tongs to hold it. Place your charcoal in your burner with the hollow facing up. Use the “bowl” to hold your incense ingredients. Wait until the charcoal is glowing red hot and is covered with greyish-white ash. When ready sprinkle a pinch or two of incense (e.g., resin, dried herbs, etc.) directly on top of the hot charcoal. The incense will begin to smoulder. Be careful not to place too much incense on the charcoal or you may smother it and you’ll have to start over. When the smoke begins to thin out, add more incense. The charcoal will stay hot enough to burn incense for about 45 minutes to an hour.

Moon Water is considered magical and sacred for pagans, witches, and anyone interested in Nature Spirituality. It’s similar to consecrated Holy Water in Christianity and is frequently used for cleansing and purifying rituals. There is a delicate and intimate connection between the Moon and water. Up to 60% of the human adult body is made up of water, and the Moon can affect our body the same way it does the ocean’s tides and the weather. Moon Water is any water that has absorbed the energy of the Moon during ANY phase, although it’s most popular to place it beneath a Full Moon. You can choose when to place water beneath the Moon, depending on your intention. You can even pack an extra punch by placing it under the Moon during an eclipse, meteor showers, or monthly Full Moons for specific intentions or manifestations. Here’s a quick guide for your reference.

New Moon Spiritual Intentions: You can still charge water beneath a full moon because it is still there even if you can’t physically see it.

  • Fresh starts
  • Setting Intentions and Manifestations
  • Cleansing
  • Shadow work and self-development

Waxing Moon Spiritual Intentions

  • Growth
  • Planning
  • Taking Action
  • Starting New Projects

Full Moon Spiritual Intentions

  • Power
  • Success
  • Goals Coming to Fruition
  • Charging items

Waning Moon Spiritual Intentions

  • Releasing
  • Letting Go
  • Banishing
  • Internal Work and Reflection

How to make moon water:

  • Fill a glass container (or non-plastic vessel) with water of your choice. This is a sacred and spiritual practice, so remember to slow down and focus on your intentions and how you plan to use your Moon Water.
  • Take a moment to meditate quietly with the container of water close to your heart. Visualize your hands sending warm loving thoughts into the container. Focus and fill it up with your gratitude and kind reflections.
  • If you’d like, you can write your intentions on a piece of paper and place them underneath your container. Get creative and draw your own unique sign in placing a crystal to increase intentions as well.
  • Once finished, leave your container to soak up the energy and light of the Moon. Remember to thank the Moon and show her your gratitude for her lovely and beautiful energy. Collect your jar the next morning before the sun rises.
Spell bottles to manifest self love and create your inner goddess

Here are ways to create aspirations, inspirations and manifest your inner goddess:

MANTRAS/CHANTS:

Here are a few positive mantras you can chant as you smoke-cleanse or even just going to bed, before a yoga class (if you participate in this), and meditation. Short and simple.

Four corners spirit spell: Palo Santo Stick, water & some sea salt added together. Anoint your forehead with a sprinkle of the water and sprinkle some at your front door. Lite your smokebundle. 
🥀Spirits of the EAST you bring the rising sun. I call upon you for new energy. Purify this space and fill it with GRACE. Sprinkle water to the EAST. 
🥀Spirits of the SOUTH, you bring us heat and rain. I call upon you for new energy. Purify this space and fill it with LIGHT. Sprinkle water to the SOUTH.
🥀Spirits of the WEST, you bring us moon and stars. I call upon you for new energy. Purify this space and fill it with LOVE. Sprinkle water to the WEST.
🥀Spirits of the NORTH, you bring us air and winds. I call upon you for new energy. Purify this space and fill it with JOY. Sprinkle some water to the NORTH.
🥀Now lite your smokebundle, with the water& salt bring this to all four corners of your home, sprinkle some water and allow the smoke to waft around the corners. End this with thanks the powers of direction for their help. 
🥀Energies of the EAST (change it for each corner) I thank you for your eternal wisdom & sacred support. We are grateful for your power divine. 

Mantras for Smoke Cleansing: 

  • I cleanse my home of any heaviness and negativity.
  • I live in harmony of mind, body, and spirit.
  • I am grateful for health, abundance, and happiness.
  • I release all energies that do not serve me.
  • I release conditioned patterns, and trust the Universe and my intuition to guide me.
  • I release any worry from my body and my home.
  • I am filled with love, light, and peace.
  • I release attachment and call-in freedom.
  • I ask my positive spiritual energies to help me through my struggles and I ask them to give me guidance.

Prayers for Abundance: 

  • Thank you, Universe, for giving me all that I have. I trust you will provide me with what I need when I need it.
    • Universe, I am open to creative opportunities for financial abundance. I am ready and willing to pursue new avenues for earning money.
    • Universe, I trust you are leading me toward a life filled with abundance. I step back and let you lead the way. Show me the way.
    • Universe, I surrender my desires, agenda, and timelines to you. I trust you are leading me toward solutions of the highest good for all.
    • Gratitude clears the path to my desires. When I am grateful for what I already have, I can attract more of what I want.
    • Universe, heal this habit of fear in me. I choose to focus my attention on what I do have rather than what I don’t have.
    • Universe, I invite you to come and rearrange my limiting beliefs on money so I can live an abundant life.
    • Thank you, Universe, for helping me see this obstacle as an opportunity. I will step back and let you lead the way.
    • Universe, help me see beyond my limitations. Expand my perceptions so that I can make spiritually-aligned choices.

With so much love & light to you all,

LucyLu

gratitude

Gratitude: All about floral magick

LucyLu
ETSY: journeywithspirit72

Hello Friends,

I am writing about floral magic which ties into my ETSY shop that focuses on healing, manifesting positive intentions, and creating a magical space to battle the war on our spirituality.

I am a spiritual individual who is connected with flowers, nature and water. I love being by water and hearing its sounds. It will calm my internal vibration instantly. I have always loved flowers because of their vibrate colours and its magical power to instantly change the ambience of a room. It brings smiles, joys and fills a room with so much love.

We are surrounded by healing properties that can uplift our souls, bring us smiles and heal us. I am going to share with you about flower essence and how you can make your own. Flowers have healing energies that can be captured in water. Flower essence helps with the emotional part of the body where as essential oils treat the physical body, it’s a huge difference.

Floral Magick

Flower essences are ingested by the body through the mouth with two to three drops once a day. You can also drop a few drops on linens, pillow case and baths. You can also directly apply it on your wrist & temples. It is pretty magical that we have these medicine plants that many know nothing about.

I am going to share with you a simple recipe that you can do on your own.

Gather together: handful of freshly picked flowers specifically the malady you are treating, 6 pints (2.8 litres) of fresh or distilled water, organic brandy or vodka at least at 40%, large glass mixing bowl, tweezers, cheesecloth, large pitcher, green or blue sealable glass bottle.

  • If you can begin in the early morning, picking your choose flowers by 9am the latest as you will still have 3 hours of sunlight just before noon.
  • Put the water in a large glass bowl. To avoid touching the flowers use tweezers to gently place them on top of the water. You place the flowers until you can not see the surface and then you will leave them under the sun for 3 hours.
  • Now remove the flowers, gently, and please do not touch the water. Strain the flower essence water through the cheesecloth into the large pitcher. Half fill the green/blue jar with the flower essence and top it up with brandy or vodka ( this will extend the shelf life of your flower essence unto 3 months store in a dark place.
  • This becomes your mother tincture, label with date and flowers used.
  • Use the rest of the flower water to water plants and complete a gratitude prayer for their beauty and healing power.
  • To make a stock bottle from your other tincture fill 1oz (30ml) dropper bottle, 3/4 full of brandy then fill with spring water and add 4 drops of the mother tincture. You take 3 to 4 drops on your tongue for the day.

Floral that can be used:

  • Chamomile: calms the mind, soothes, and relaxes
  • Rose: brings in joy, love and peace
  • Passion Flower: connects us to our higher self
  • Lemon Blossom: clears away mental fog, adds focus and brings in clarity
  • Hibiscus: awakens chakra points and is good for sexual healing
  • Lavender: calms the mind, soothes over thinking
  • Nasturtium: creates a sense of roundness, stops over thinking & worry
  • Grape Hyacinth: releases past trauma and emotional wombs & reduces stress

I have embraced all of the universes medicine and herbs to help bring calmness in my life with all the changes that continue to happen in Canada.

Questions for you:

What strategies are you using to be calm?

What ways are you connecting with nature? If not why? When will you begin to implement this in your life/

How has your stress been? Are you feeling more anxious?

I want you to adjust anything this blog evoked and make some small changes so that you fill at peace with yourself and more at ease.

Mantra: Dearest goddess of us all, Mother, May this essence bring brightness like no other, Nature’s purest healing synergy, will bring to us positive new energy. Blessings to all. Blessed be me. Thank you Mother Nature.

I am grateful for mother nature and the magic she provides to us that we do not even know is there for you. I am grateful for all the beauty she provides through waterfalls, sunlight, moonlight, animals and the songs of the birds. This brings me joy everyday.

Thank you,

LucyLu

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Divine, journaling, soul seeking and healing others…

LucyLu
Always working on a better version of myself… always choosing to love humanity first

I have pondered what should I share and where should I begin… I have encountered so many struggling as our world changes. I have to say I write this blog with a very heavy heart. I have been travelling the streets of Toronto and they are no longer the same. The streets are bare of shops that have closed down and you see way too many condo buildings being built. Toronto will soon be the concrete CITY. What saddens me… is how many are paying attention to the changes and its impact for the future. I walked along Trinity park and tears ran down my cheek, as all I see are too many tents with people with no homes. Our city states that its better for them to be in tents, as this reduces their changes of getting in contact with COVID-19. The homeless pandemic will now definitely be in peoples faces and maybe this will impact them to speak up? I will share with you all… so many people walk that park as if it is a normal day and nobody acknowledges these tents… that are home too many… in such a RICH city.

This is when I state, why are we able o get almost 2 million people to celebrate the RAPTORS win but not to protest our homelessness pandemic, addictions and gang violence? I will say this out loud I was happy that the RAPTORS lost as I do not want anymore distractions in our city! I keep pondering what is the outcome of this economy for the world as they rapidly change many services to online, possibly most schools. Many people are going to lose their jobs and benefits but many are still busy shopping online. I tell everyone around me to save their money but not many are listening. Many believe our world will be going back to normal but I do not see this happening. We have commercials and advertisements with humanity in fashionable masks, they keep saying this is the new normal. Why would all these fashionable masks come onto the market? I feel it is terrible to market masks during a time we are being told that it is a pandemic and truly only level 3 medical masks really protect anyone. Again a world government encouraging you to be the consumer… to keep buying when many are struggling to even make ends meet.

I hear many enlightenment workers state that the USA is winning the fight against human trafficking but in Canada all I see are cases of human trafficking rises. I know for sure that crime rate is up in so many states, cities and countries. I am heart broken for the world and have no trust in these leaders around the world at all. This week in Canada we will find out how they expect to recovery budget losses. This is the funny thing… is that all government establishments never closed such as; gas stations, liquor stores, Beer stores, online sales of marijuana, cigarettes and now we have photo radar everywhere. In the month of August over 24, 000 traffic tickets were issued through photo radar cameras. I am not speaking about the individuals that push the limits but I am speaking about the everyday folks that try to do the right choice daily. FOR me I will never understand this and they are already recovering some losses… wouldn’t YOU SAY! Listen many will excuse things but when you have a government who’s MP returned travelling spending money… well that RIGHT there… shows the corruption in all governments and I do not believe they CARE that much about US. Since when… HISTORY does not lie… GREED we are surrounded by it. I will leave these thoughts here as I am flooded with many…

Lets discuss how to manage fear and anxiety:

We often allow our fears to guide our decisions and control our emotions. Fears will always be surrounded around us. The escapes are limited since we now have social media and television bombarding the world with negative messages. I have often shared about creating a simple gratitude morning and evening routine. This would be a wonderful strategy to create with your children and young adults. As they need something that they can hold onto and there is still so much to be grateful for. Even in our most trying times, which we can always find something that makes us smile!

It is said that planting your bare feet on grass and soil which creates positive sensations in your nervous system! It grounds you to the creator and the universe! That alone we can always be grateful for… create a gratitude list that represents your life. Complete this list with your family and begin with just two grateful statements.

Also becoming in habit of having meditation music in the background during morning routines, dinner, homework time, baths, and settling time.

Here are a a list of I Am comments:

  • In this moment I feel peaceful and content.
  • I am worthy of all the best life has to offer.
  • I release all resistance to feeling good.
  • Even in the midst of chaos I can always maintain my inner peace.
  • I am always free to choose, and today I choose happiness.
  • I am open to new and exciting possibilities.
  • I attract pleasant, positive people into my life.
  • I am enjoying the life I’m living.
  • I have fun and laugh every day.
  • I experience joy and create joy for others.
  • Each morning I wake up feeling enthusiastic about the day ahead.
  • Each night I go to sleep feeling fulfilled, thankful, and peaceful.
  • I always look for the good in everyone around me.
  • I appreciate all the positive people in my life.
  • I have wonderful friends, and we all help and support each other.
  • I feel healthy, fit, and strong.
  • I have abundant energy.
  • I effortlessly attract health, wealth, happiness, and love.
  • My joyful, peaceful energy is a blessing to those around me.
  • I am happy, joyous and free, exactly as I was born to be

It is extremely important to get into these positive habits during a world that is consistently changing so rapidly. You have to take breaks from your phones, laptops, television and be in silence. Please get a book and read again. Actually hold a book, turn the pages and get focused. We are all developing an ADHD mind and can no longer focus too long on one task. Ask yourself when you read an article, book, watching a movie.. how many of you are scrolling through different forms of social media at the same time??? STOP doing that as it is terrible for the functioning of your brain. When you are with your friends actually don’t take any pictures, nor make any posts for that one outing. Enjoy it as you would many years ago! We do not always need to share our story from a hour to hour basis.

I end this blog with gratitude and a meditation. I am grateful that I have many of you taking the time to read my post, to practise some of my suggestions and to even like the post. I am grateful that the creator gave me creativity to write, to blog, to love, and to create! I am utterly grateful for nature and everyday I enjoy their beautiful sounds and the smiles that they create each morning!

With love always,

LucyLu

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Love through essential oils… but first coffee…

LucyLu

Hmm… first a cup of coffee with the design of a heart… to me signifies 💗 and loyalty.

I have been sharing with you all my love for coffee and essential oils…. today I am going to speak about the essential oils I use and their benefits.

Essential oils have beautiful aromas, are from our earth and have medical benefits. Herbalists have been around for centuries, in some centuries they were even accused of being witches and often burned to death.

Many individuals are wary of implementing herbs, and essential oils that have so many natural benefits but we are more then willing to take pharmaceutical drugs, that often come with side effects and can be highly addictive.

Did you know this earth has created an abundance of remedies for all of us to use? Here is an example, prior to me jumping into which herbs help with anxiety and depression…

Poppy flower

The poppy flower which produces poppy seeds and has been harvested for thousands of years. The poppy seed has many natural uses: it’s where we get our pain medicine from, used in foods, opium and honey mixture to calm crying babies are a few of its remedies. Yes…. the seeds can be manipulated into heroin through a traditional, labor-intensive method of obtaining the latex, which is to scratch (“score”) the immature seed pods (fruits) by hand; the latex leaks out and dries to a sticky yellowish residue that is later scraped off and dehydrated… which is then made into heroin….. AGAIN…. this comes from our earth!!!! Which actually makes our pain medicine such; morphine.

So here are essential oils that I use in a diffuser and as home remedies:

  • Lavender: Helps navigate anxiety through calming the nervous system. These creates inner peace, promotes sleep, settles irritability, reduces panic attacks and creates peace in your
  • Roses: Creates love, brings in happiness and calms the soul. It helps relieve anxiety and depression, helping with panic attacks, grieving and shock.
  • Vetiver: Helps bring a tranquil soul, grounding, reassuring energy, often used in trauma helping with self-awareness, calmness and stabilization. A nervous system tonic, it decreases jitteriness and hypersensitivity and is also useful in panic attacks and shock.
  • Ylang Ylang: Helps with cheerfulness, courage, optimism and soothes fearfulness. It may calm heart agitation and nervous palpitations and is a moderately strong sedative, which can help with insomnia.
  • Bergamot: Helps calm and often used to treat depression by providing energy; however, it can also help with insomnia induce relaxation and reduce agitation.
  • Chamomile: A peaceful, calming scent. Brings in harmony and decreases irritability, overthinking, anxiety & worry.

With Love,

JourneywithSpirit

Witches creating magick in our Hearth & home

The rebirth of an Imbolc celebration…

LucyLu

A share of some facts…

💕Imbolc is a pagan holiday celebrated from February 1 through sundown February 2. Based on a Celtic tradition, Imbolc was meant to mark the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

💕The celebration of Imbolc dates back to the pre-Christian era in the British Isles. The earliest mentions of Imbolc in Irish literature were found in the 10th century. Poetry from that time relates the holiday to ewe’s milk, with the implication of purification.

💕It’s been speculated that this ritual stems from the breeding cycle of sheep and the beginning of lactation. The holiday was traditionally aligned with the first day of spring and the idea of rebirth.

💕Imbolc celebrations took the form of a festival in honor of the pagan goddess Brigid, who was evoked in fertility blessings and oversaw poetry, crafts and prophecy. Brigid was worshipped by the Filid, a class of poets and historians among the Celts of ancient Ireland and Britain.

Today it’s celebration are:

🖤Gather your items for seeding, planting and preparing for your spring gardens.

At the same time look within you and begin to seed change. To look at what needs to go and what no longer serves you.

🖤Cleanse your home. Welcome a new year with letting go of things no longer needed and rearrange your home. Sweep it out and complete a spiritual cleanse.

Look within and cleanse the parts that needs to be released. Begin your healing process. Allow rebirth in your mind, body & soul.

🖤During Imbolc take a break from social media and allow enlightenment without distractions. Be present in the celebrations.

Acknowledge what are your influences. Acknowledge what no longer serves you. Begin to make positive changes to allow a higher vibration.

🖤Honour the warrior that lives inside of you. Allow it to bring you strength, courage and resilience.

Create a journal that concentrates on manifestation in guidance of the lunar cycle. Begin your rebirth journey into a new refreshing year of harvesting.

Cleansing ritual to eliminate negativity

How to begin self reflections & healing with a spring clean:

💕When you’re looking at creating a space, cleansing space & eliminating the negativity that surrounds you….. you need to always look within you first.

💕You need to look internally, and heal yourself.

💕Because if you are not in love with yourself, you are not able to love others in a genuine & unbiassed way. As their will never be enough and you will always question their love but not if you love yourself cause that will always be enough.

💕If love does not begin with you: those moments, those trips, those friendships, those relationships, those things that you purchase….. will only sustain your happiness for small moments and you will be back where you started.

💕Begin with finding gratitude each morning & each night, journal your thoughts of positivity, and let go of the things that no longer fits you.

💕We are all able to find happiness within us, but it must start with us. We are the magic. We are the founders of our happiness.

💕This is something you need to work towards daily.

💕Eliminate those illusions through the shows you watch & the people you follow…. Everyone behind the curtains has a story you do not know about. Be honest with yourself and do the WORK!

Bless be….

LucyLu💕