Magic Home Blessing

MAGIC HOME BLESSING

Who comes to me, I keep. Who goes from me, I free.
Yet against all I stand who do not carry my key.

Or:
Only those with Love and Goodness in their hearts may enter.

Or better yet: write your own blessing.

Use this as an inscription over a threshold with three pine cones hung loose to blow in the wind.

I often make a simpler version of this in the winter for bird feeders. I tie them together with hemp string, Smear the pine cones with peanut butter and roll in bird seed. I will write the blessing or phrase on a small square of paper and hole punch it and tie onto the string. Hang out on the porch , tree or somewhere the birds will find it.

 

 

 

New Moon Divination

 

New Moon Divination for Love

Traditionally performed on the first night of a New Moon. while sitting on a gate or fence. Alternately done while kneeling on ground fast (embedded) stones. Hands crossed at wrist, right over left, palms up and open. Hold a moonstone in right hand and a small mirror in left hand.

Saying:
"New Moon, New Moon, I hail thee !
New Moon, New Moon, be kind to me

Alternate 2nd line ( By all the virtue in my body )
Grant this night that I may see
Who my true love is to be."

It is obligatory on these applicants for information, to go to bed presently after, when dreams will reveal to them their future partner.

 

 

 

How to makea Small Shrine or Home Altar

Having a small shrine or altar in your home allows you to focus your spiritual energy, meditate or pray, and communicate with the higher forces. A personal shrine is useful for people of all religions, and serves as a reminder and reassurance to the devout. Shrines are also constructed for holidays, like the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, to honor deceased family members. A wooden shrine is a classy and conversation-starting element to a home, and you can construct one with some basic materials.


Things You'll Need
    Small table
    Plywood
    4 butterfly hinges
    Screws
    Screwdriver
    Paint or stain (matching the table)
    Shadow box (optional)
    Sacred objects of your choice




Instructions      

1. Cut a sheet of plywood into three equal-sized panels; these will form the backdrop of your shrine. Paint or stain the plywood so that it matches a small table of your choice. Let dry completely according to the instructions on the paint. 
2. Screw four butterfly hinges onto the plywood panels to allow them to open outward; you're aiming for a finished shape like a child's science fair backdrop. Two hinges on each side of the center panel will add stability to the piece. Set the finished backdrop on the back of your shrine.
3. Decorate your shrine with sacred objects. Flowers, candles and incense are common to many religions, as are offerings to the gods. If your shrine is meant to honor a specific person or deity, center an image of them in the shrine to focus your spiritual energy.

For more info:
http://www.ehow.com/how_8673870_make-wood-shrines.html
http://www.keen.com/documents/works/articles/spiritual/creating-a-home-altar.asp

New Dream Catcher

Newest Drean Catcher for sake $10

Approximately 5" Cedar diameter  Yellow and black glass beads, Yellow Feathers, cedar, Rosemary and Mint bundle. Total Length about 10".

Pagan Acres Sacred Grove & Labyrinth

Sacred Acres Pagan Grove and Labyrinth is not yet a reality. 

    It someday will be reality. A place where friends can come for reflection, prayer, healing, sacredness, a place to reconnect not only to ones self, but to nature and the sacredness of life no matter what path you follow in life. A place for and of Art and The Process of Creation and artistic endeavors. A place where dreams manifest and reveal themselves. A place like no other. Many ideas are in the works to make this dream a reality. 

   First off is finding the correct location and the funding to purchase land. Donations are being accepted, and any amount you would be willing to donate would be immensely appreciated. Connect with me on Facebook if you like, A Paypal account or some sort of account will be set up for donations. In the meanwhile I can also be reached at Skookyartist@yahoo.com. 

   Many of the ideas are as such time preliminary, there will be a sacred grove, a labyrinth/maze for meditation, memorial trees, workshops and seminars. Camping, Weddings, Handfasting Ceremonies, Pagan Festivals and ceremonies. Gardens, horticulture, the preservation of nature are and is of great importance, self sustainability with as little impact on nature and the environment as possible by using solar, wind and other forms of energy. Reclaiming, Reusing, Recycling, Reducing. Less is More.

Woodland dreams of intuition come with the graceful deer.
I greet you, brothers of the forest.
Your gift of magic will brighten my life.
Transformation will come to me.
Like you, I stand listening to the drum beat of life,
Poised to follow my guiding spirits.

Rune Sets

This is a set of Runes I made from some deer bone ribs that I found while out on a walk at a local nature park. I've never been very good at reading or casting stones but it is something I have always wanted to learn. Even if I am not very proficient at interpreting a casting, I am learning the meanings of the Runes and learning to apply a Rune a Day drawing to my daily life.

 

I ask myself everyday.. "What can I do today to make my Life Magickal ?"

Peace

New Direction

Some Updates:
I'm Lost

Trying to decide to change the direction of the way things are going, Or rather not going. cause well, things are not going at all. There's and idea I have, my belief in this idea is strong, but... there's not many (if any)people I know that truly think such a thing is possible. Yea yea yea, I hear all the time. "I would if I could". So it's pretty much an idea all my own and despite the fact that I hear that these people are interested in joining this idea. Once it is complete, with no help to make it a reality. Lost my train of thought on this other than I get very frustrated at times contemplating and trying to figure out how to make this idea a reality. Enough about that rant.

Direction I am considering taking this blog. My philosophy of Less is more, make what you need or make do. Posting the ideas that I have, beliefs, philosophies, observations, and a lot of the "primitive", "simple" ways of living. self sufficiency web links, files, e-books and other interesting alternative ways of living life.

peace and stuff - Jeff