Protection Spells

So, lately I've been feeling a little strange, like something has been wrong. I'm not sure where it's coming from or why, but I haven't been able to shake it. Whenever I get feelings like this one thing that I do to make myself feel better, is to do a protection spell or charm.

There are so many different types of protection spells out there, and I'm an experimental kinda witch so I've been really thinking about the kind protection spell I want to do. Some of my favorite kinds of spells to do are candle magick spells, and incantations.

Candle Magick is when you focus your intent into a candle and then burn the candle to release that intent. Some witches rub oils or herbs onto the candle to further focus what you want using the magickal purposes for those herbs and oils to further the magick. In some cases even the candle color can be used to assist with the magickal intent. I like candle magick because though it seems like an easy form of magick, it can really be an art and is very versatile.

Incantations can be even easier than candle magick. But there's more responsibility behind it, when you realize how powerful words really are. A very important thing to remember about magick is that our intent is was fuels the magick, and words are often how we express intent even in our mundane (or non magickal lives). When we say things for good or for bad they can impact the people and things around us, that's why things like daily affirmations can truly affect a person.


Charms or Talismans are physical objects that have been blessed or spelled. This is a form of magick that is pretty interesting because creating a charm or talisman takes time and effort, Some people take something they already have and bless it, others actually make the item. Sometimes special symbols are used sometimes its just a spoken spell over the item to make it work.

There are many other kinds of spells. But I think that for this I will most likely create a protection charm. I haven't made a charm before and it sounds like something that would be interesting to experiment with. I have a little statue, I am going to place a protection spell on it to have my own little guardian.

~peace love and pixie giggles~
Shuvanni

Post Valentines Day Stupidity

Okay so Valentine's Day is long gone, but unfortunately living in a town where people have crap to talk about apparently, I was suprised by the questions I receive nearly 2 weeks after the holiday and the reaction to my answers.

The first one I will talk about is the good old fashioned. "So did your boyfriend do anything nice for you on Valentines Day?"

Last night at coffee I went out for a smoke and this woman asked me that. I replied with "he does nice things for me everyday." She frowned and asked "So nothing special?" I shrugged and laughed. "Well that's terrible, I would be upset if my boyfriend didn't at least get me flowers on valentines day."

At this point I cock my head and think before I speak. So I asked her, "Well did your boyfriend do anything special for you today?" She looked at me confused and said, "No, why?" I laughed and replied, "Well today my boyfriend bought me a gift and took me to the movies and then here for coffee afterward." She put out her cigarette and mumbled something like "Whatever." Before going inside.

Something a lot of people don't get is why I don't care about a commercialized holiday like Valentine's Day. I feel like forcing couples to make it a day of love is stupid, love should be given freely whenever the urge strikes, not because the calendar says to do so. So I didn't get flowers and candy on February 14th. Alex randomly gives me gifts, and takes me out without the constraints of what day it is. And I feel it makes it all the more special. Alex has his own version of romantic, which suits someone like me who is pretty low maintenance. I am not usually big on gifts and flowers and crap like that. so he does nice things for me in a way he knows I'll enjoy. Taking me to the movies, and buying us new video games. That''s how we roll.


This second one is one I actually get more around valentine's day, though I get it year round too. "Well since you're a witch, can you cast a love spell for me?"

"I don't believe in love spells."

This is one that I have thought long and hard about my whole life, and to be honest, love spells are my least favorite topic. But let me be more specific. I don't believe in love spells to make someone else love you. I do believe in love spells that is meant to create self love within yourself or to assist in expressing love for others. But that is a whole different concept than what people want.

People seem to want you to "Make someone love them." It doesn't work that way. And even if I wanted to and could, I wouldn't because love is a naturally occurring thing and to force it into existence would take away the beauty that is love, and make it something fake and alien. I would choose real love over fake love every single time. Love is friendship caught fire. If it doesn't ignite it wasn't meant to be.

Daily Affirmations.

I recently decided a good way to move forward in a positive way is to start using daily affirmations to work magick in my life. An affirmation is basically a wish stated as though it is already true. It follows the theory of a self fulfilling prophesy. If you believe something will be, it will be.

People from all walks of life use daily affirmations to help build confidence, or a positive outlook on things. As a modern witch, I know that saying words with strong intent, is a spell within itself. Its a simple way of sending out positive energy into the world and reaping the benefits that return to you.

Today I selected the statement: "The more I give away, more space I create for good things to come to me."


I chose this as my affirmation for today because I often cling onto the negative , hold grudges, and horde bad memories. So today is all about letting things go, because if I cling onto the negative, then there wouldn't be room for the good to come into my life. It seems like Jean's return would not have occurred if I hadn't let go of all that had happened. I spent so much time thinking, and mourning the loss of our friendship. Over time I let it go, and now she has returned into my life. Maybe it happened now because there wasn't room for it before.

Dramatic or Not so much

So as I have said before I have a horrible temper, and at times it costs me a lot. I have lost jobs, and friends, and to some extent it has helped in the estrangement from my family. But I can honestly say with the family thing, we're all screwed up, its not just me.

Well, anyways. Part of the reason for my temperment problem is my borderline personality disorder. I tend to think irrationally and act out based upon that. Its not all the time though, just when I'm under a lot of stress. There is also a theory that my inoperable brain tumor may be part of the problem too. But I'm not one to use it as a cop out, the things that I do are still my own fault and I'm working on it. I've done therapy, and whatnot, but mostly I've been trying to de-stress myself as much as possible. Part of the problem with that is, I am a very high strung person. I am easily stressed by little things. Thus I have to take it one step at a time.

A bit over a year ago, I had become really close to some people I met in a chatroom. But of course my temper got the best of me, and two of them stopped talking to me altogether. I stopped going to that chat room because I didn't want to intrude on their room since we weren't friends anymore, and they were there first. Well, the day before yesterday one of them re added me to facebook. I spent almost a whole day trying to decide if I should accept the request. I was so upset when she and I stopped talking. Back in the day we were so close. It broke my heart when even months later she told me that she didn't want to have anything to do with me.

So I finally decided to add her and see what happened. Yesterday we talked on IM for a while, she said she forgave me, and just needed time. I told her about what I had been doing to work on my temper, and I told her I might never be able to fix it, so if she couldn't handle it then we might not want to try being friends again. She said she didn't care. I felt tense the whole conversation. I was waiting for her to suddenly realize "Oh wait I hate this girl why the fuck did I forgive her?" or to say the wrong thing and re-initiate prior hatred. The back of my head keeps reeling around about why on earth out of the blue she wants us to be friends again.

Jean is dating my friend Jeff. He was one of the people from the chat room. He was also part of the whole giant fight thing from over a year ago, but was definitely quicker to forgive, he and I would occasionally talk from time to time, though we aren't nearly as close as we once were. While talking Jean admitted that Drex, the third person involved in that whole upheaval, disapproved of her missing and forgiving me, but that she doesn't care.

Apparently the chat room that we all regged in is dead now, but she and Jeff want to start it up on its own website or something. I don't know why she mentioned it to me, I don't know if its a hint that I would be welcome. As much as I miss chatting with her and Jeff, I don't know if I could do it. Drex was always a big part of our group, and actually in charge of the chatroom along with Jean and Jeff and a few others. Basically the chatroom was run by several people and then they had temporary mods. I was a temp mod for when the leaders weren't around or were busy.

I just don't know what is going to happen, or why any of this is being brought back to me now. I had been trying for a long time to put that all behind me. I had finally started to accept that they wouldn't be my friends anymore, and that I would not be welcome in their chatroom. Now i've got all these questions that I can't even bring myself to ask, out of fear.

Just needed to write it all out.

~peace love and pixie giggles~
Shuvanni

Why Gamer-Rage Sucks

Okay, so this is basically what our ps3 controller looks like after the boyfriend was finished with it. Unfortunately that isn't the actual picture because the roomie had thrown it away before I could take a picture with my phone. I had gone outside for a cig to calm myself down after Alex's temper tantrum.

I will never fully understand gamer rage. I get frustrated just like anyone else, but I know when to put down the controller and take a break, before trying again. I had a feeling that something was going to get broken tonight. On Assassin's Creed, there's a section of the game where you have to fight your way out of a room and then chase your target through the town and kill him. Well, it took me about 2 hours to complete that very same level yesterday. So when Alex was trying to do it, I knew there would be trouble. He has no patience. I honestly think people who lack patience should not play video games because they just wind up with gamer rage and ruining the fun for everyone.

So he tried a couple times and died, before he started getting so frustrated that he could no longer navigate the character because he was so frustrated. I suggested he pause it, eat dinner and go back to it. He ignored me. He tried a few more times and threw the controller. I reminded him that I told him it was a hard level, and suggested taking a break again. He then procedes to try a few more times before Gamer Rage fully set in and he screamed at the TV and snapped the controller in half.

This was upsetting to me for a few reasons.
1. I don't like it when people are upset and anger scares me.
2. He broke the controller thus, I can't play until he gets another one.
3. This will probably happen again soon.

So I went outside to smoke a cigarette and cry a bit. I cried because of the reason's stated above. Part of me didn't even want to go inside. Eventually I went back in, the boyfriend had apparently smashed a dish on the kitchen floor and went to take a shower. The roomie was also rather upset about the situation, she cleaned up the mess and went to bed.

Alex came out and appologized, admitting that a grown man shouldn't act this way and everything, but in reality, I don't think he should play these games. I don't think he should play anything that frustrates him, if he cannot have the patience to work out he problems instead of throwing a fit. It didn't solve anything. All it did was ruin everyone's night.

So those of you with gamer rage issues, quit gaming or stfu.

Because this makes you look like an asshole.

~Peace Love and pixie giggles~
Shuvanni

Imbolg Blessings!!

Today is one of the Sabbat's that I celebrate called Imbolc. It is called by many names; Imbolc, Imbolg, and Candlemas are just a few examples. This is a holiday in which we celebrate the beginning of spring. This is the halfway point between the Winter Solstice, and the Spring Equinox. This is a time to clear away the clutter in your life through spring cleaning not only physically, but also mentally and metaphysically. Cleansing your home is a great way to get rid of some of the metaphysical clutter in your life. This is also a time to refuel yourself, and really look at your intentions, and figure out what you need to to achieve your goals for the year.

Imbolc is a holiday dedicated to the Celtic Goddess Brigid. Many leave offerings to her at her wells all about Ireland. Though you can leave offerings and dedicate yourself to Brigid within your home and it works just as well. Brigid is the Goddess of the forge, who can be utilized when fine tuning your own tools, whether they are metaphysical tools (wand,) your physical tools you use in normal work, or your mental tools.

Imbolc also marks the birthing of lambs, and the days growing longer again, which if you enjoy the sunshine is always something to be happy about.For my own Imbolc celebration I cleaned up the apartment, did a cleansing with sage, and incense and did a small ritual. I hope everyone enjoys the day in whatever way they wish.

Did It First

With Imbolc coming up, There have been quite a few articles floating around from some of the like pages I have for pagan publications on the topic. One title caught my eye and I shared the article on my wall. The title was You call it groundhog day, we call it Imbolc. A friend of mine commented below it with, "I suppose "you people" also invented Flag Day, Black History Month, and Toyotathon too, right?" Now I know my friend's humor and understand he was kidding. But the truth of it is a lot of Secular and Christian holidays have foundations in Pagan ones. Christmas to our Yule, Groundhog day to our Imbolc, Easter to our Ostara, Mayday to our Beltaine, and Halloween to our Samhain.

But is this really important? No, not really. Some people start foaming at the mouth on either side when you talk about the "borrowed holidays," or "stolen traditions." Non-pagans argue that its all a lie, and pagans argue that their traditions have been stolen. The truth is, that it isn't relevant. Non-pagans don't have to believe it if they don't want to face the historical truth. Now, there are some open minded people that understand that its true. The ones that don't are also the kinds that believe that scientists fabricated the existence of dinosaurs.

But how would you explain raptor Jesus?

Okay back to what I was talking about. When, pagans argue about stolen traditions, they fail to realize that nothing has really been stolen from them. They can still celebrate the holiday the way it was intended. But if they are upset about the lack of limelight for it, then they fail to understand that the Sabbats are most definitely not meant to be commercialized in any way, and if Christians want that for their own holiday then let them do it.

In all reality I find it hilarious, that the holidays have mixed and mingled together, and when I am being harassed for my own beliefs, it is good ammunition to get a fundamentalist to back off.
Once you tell them to give you back your holidays, they either get confused, or really upset. If they get confused, you may have the chance to teach them something if they are able to be open minded for a moment. If they get upset, they will either have a total mental breakdown and bible-rage you, or they will go away. I find bible-rage hilarious, and going away is nice too, so for me its a win-win situation.


This is kinda like what bible rage looks like.

So why do I share articles about the topic on my facebook if i don't think it's really relevant who did it first? 3 reasons.

1. Because I enjoyed the article and want my other pagan friends to read it.
2. Because I want to make it possible for someone who doesn't know much about the topic to have a chance to read it.
3. Bible-rage is hilarious.


~peace love and pixie giggles~
Shuvanni