wisdom tooth removal surgery

For the last week or so, I've been panicking about my surgery to remove all four wisdom teeth. It happened yesterday, and I realized my worries were totally unfounded. What little pain I have is alleviated by the Vicodin, and I have slept deeper and longer than I have in a while. Consequently, my body is nice and well rested, and my boyfriend is coming over later to baby me. Not a bad turnout if you ask me.

A really inspiring and educational video on paganism!

a random idea

You know how they make sun tea by putting pitchers of water and teabags out in the sun to steep, right? Well, I've decided to try that with a bottle of water with a few green tea bags in it. If it works, I'll move on to trying it with some of my herbs!!

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A spell-ish ritual-ish thing...

Last night, I was feeling a little stressed and down (and I remembered that the day before was Ostara and I had totally forgotten to celebrate), so I invented a little ritual thing on the spot, and it really worked wonders. I'll outline it here. I highly recommend it!

I set up a simple altar by putting my altar cloth over a large book and placed a quartz crystal and a seashell on it. Behind the altar, I put a sturdy box, and on the box I placed a pink jar candle and a glass of green tea with a dash of fruit juice. I changed into my purple ritual dress, lit the candle, and cast a simple circle with the crystal. I then knelt before my altar and wished the Goddess and God happy Ostara (I figured that they'd forgive me for being a little late, lol). Then, I got up and put on some Celtic/sorta Pagan-y music and danced wildly in the candlelight (being careful not to knock over my flame, of course). I danced until I could barely walk, let alone dance, and I raised so much energy that way that I could almost feel the air crackling. Then I knelt before the altar again and held the glass of juice as close to the flame as was safe. I envisioned all the energy I raised being channeled into the juice as I asked the Goddess and God to bestow on me self-confidence and the courage to be me in the face of the opinions of others. After I was done with this prayer, I drank the juice, invisioning that I was drinking everything I had just asked for into myself. I danced a little more, and then I sent this energy out into the world, telling the Goddess and God to use it to help someone in need. Then, I snuffed my candle and opened my circle, feeling absolutely wonderful. That wonderful feeling has carried over to today, and I think it will last for a while. :)

I highly recommend this!!

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a spell to bless a new pentacle necklace

I wrote this, so feel free to use it, but please don't steal this and claim you wrote it yourself! kthxbai

Blessing a New Pentacle Necklace

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Take your new pentacle neclace with you on a walk in the nearest forest that contains a stream, brook, or other small waterway. Walk for a while silently observing every little thing in the forest. If you find something interesting, stop and observe further. Take your time and relax. Just concentrate on what is around you, and don't think about your outside life. When you feel like you are finished, find a comfortable place to sit on the bank of the waterway. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Begin to meditate on the Goddess and God and all the ways they affect you. Expand your meditation to the elements and how they are present, both literally and symbolically, in your life. When you are finished, dangle the pentacle in the stream and chant:

"Symbol of Goddess and God,
Icon of the elements,
Guide me and remind me
Of their presence in my life."

Chant this until you feel like you're done. Then take the pentacle out of the water and fasten it around your neck. Dip your finger in the water and trace an equal-armed cross on your forehead with it. Finish up with a whispered "Blessed be."