I’m learning that as a kitchen witch, everything is a spell waiting to happen. Embracing that little witch in me has brought so much more awareness into my life. I love it.
Here’s a little spell for a charmed day that you make with your morning coffee OR tea. It’s something most people do anyway. Why not bring a little awareness and intention to it.
Your morning coffee/tea ritual already contains all the elements you need.
* Water
* Fire (whatever you’re heating the water with… even if it’s electricity)
* Air (steam)
* Earth (your mug! Cups are of the water element, but clay is Earthen. Ceramic is clay.)
All you need to do is be out of your head, into the moment, and focused upon your intention. Why not brew yourself a cup of GREAT DAY! It’s all just a matter of intention.
Any magic you speak is best spoken in your own words, from your own heart. It is always more effective. However, when something resonates with you, use it. That’s what’s most important. You must feel those words.
What do I say?
Greetings to this blessed day
Bringing joy in every way
Magical elements I combine
A happy day, to make it mine.
Stirred clockwise through the hours come
From rising til the setting sun
A joyous, fruitful day for me
With love that I may share with thee.
With fire from the south, I call forth passion, desire, and Spirituality.
(Turns on Stove)
With water from the west, I call forth centeredness, love, and healing.
(Spoken as I set the kettle upon the hot burner)
With earth from the north, I call forth the grounding energies of my Mother that she may keep my feet firm.
(Holding ceramic mug firmly against the counter top)
With air from the east, I call forth the powers of communication that I may be well understood.
(Pulling steam from the warming water with my hands and releasing it into the atmosphere around me)
(Then, with finished product steaming, hot mug held between both hands before face)
God bless this magical brew that it may serve my intentions and allow me to bring forth into the world, the happiest and most joy filled sides of me. Allow it to alight my path that I may walk with least resistance and always find my way home.
Amen.
It seems long, I know. But really, it’s not. I go through the opening portion, then call forth the elements as I prepare the brew. Once everything is set in motion, I walk away and go open my journal on my laptop. I list out a 10 count of things I’m grateful for and by the time I’m done, so is my coffee.
I go add my cream and sugar and come back and sit down, and then before I drink, I say my closing prayer.
It changes your day. For me, coffee used to be about trying to get my eyes open so I could labor through the day. Now coffee is the key I turn to open the door to a wonderful day. Why not have a great day! The only thing that keeps you from it is you.
~ Last night, Monday (3-22-10) @ 9:49pm, the Moon v/c until 2:16am this morning ~
I had a heck of a time sleeping last night. Weird dreams and waking regularly. It occurs to me that there is a LOT of “half way” going on right now… half light, half moon…. It seems I’m adding half asleep and half awake to the list.
~ When She righted her course @ 2:16am EST, She moved into Cancer where She’ll remain, from Tuesday morning until 12:39am EST on Thursday morning (3-26-10) ~
My almanac says:
Cancer gives us an instinctive need for peace and quiet. Feelings of belonging and safety is what motivates us under the influence of this sign. The Moon feels right at home in the sign of Cancer because it IS at home. It rules the sign. Cancer holds great healing potential. Although insular by nature, our feelings run deep, making it an ideal time to get in touch with ourselves and those we love.
The Moon in Cancer loves domestic activities . Especially those that involve awareness of personal needs. Decorate your home or better, focus on creating flow and good energy in your sacred spaces. Nurture yourself.
~ Moon Manifestation Tarot Card ~
* Two of Staffs *
All about the personal power. Going your own way and doing your own thing. Bringing down the great creative powers from “out there” and allowing them to flow through you to reach your goals and aspirations.
Boy, if that isn’t exactly the point of the little charm up top of this post, I don’t know what is!
~ My Plan: Tuesday through Wednesday bedtime ~
There is a great balancing that’s happening in nature right now. There is also a great balance that I’m finding within myself. Having a Moon in Cancer to focus upon myself and my home and being in touch with others emotionally… but then the Two of Staffs.
I think I will focus on my personal power these couple days. Myself, my security, my home and my creativity. I will focus upon my emotional connection, not to other people, but to the Universe itself. I will allow it to flow through me to create my world and I will do so consciously.
After all, we create from our emotions. That’s where all manifestation begins. In your emotional connection. Seems like a wonderful time to focus upon fine tuning it.
