http://savanah.touchofenchantment.com/blog The Life of a Pagan Reiki Teacher Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:06:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Cat Communication Spell by Cerridwen Iris Shea If you have been having trouble communicating with someone, set out a blue cloth or paper with a spiral drawn on it. Hold a large piece of blue tiger's-eye in your hands, thinking of clearing away all the communication difficulties. Then, coax your playful ... http://savanah.touchofenchantment.com/blog/2009/01/03/cat-communication-spell/ Spell to Bless a Spring Garden Items Needed: 1 qt. milk garden seeds or plants 1/2 cup honey 2 stakes or sticks for each garden row 2 qt. container pastel ribbon (1 for each stake) small tree or bush branch with newly sprouted leaves & buds Take all the materials outside to the garden. Mix the milk and honey ... http://savanah.touchofenchantment.com/blog/2008/12/15/spell-to-bless-a-spring-garden/ Travel Protection Spell To ensure safety before taking a long trip, get out a map of the area through which you are going to be traveling. Cast a circle, and then, using a green pen, trace the route you're going to take. After you have done so, take a piece of ... http://savanah.touchofenchantment.com/blog/2008/11/23/travel-protection-spell/ An Encouraging Spell Everyone knows about binding spells, but most often they are used to control a negative aspect. This spell is a form of a binding spell, but is used to preserve good feelings. If you have found a job you love, and are happy with the way things are ... http://savanah.touchofenchantment.com/blog/2008/11/08/an-encouraging-spell/ Self Esteem Spell Items Needed: 1 purple spell candle 1 white spell candle White muslin cloth (about 4" by 4") Purple or white embroidery floss 1 piece of paper 3 bay leaves 2 drops lavender oil Writing utensil Steps: Write down at least ten things you like about yourself. Light the candles, saying: "I am loved by the Lord and Lady. I ... http://savanah.touchofenchantment.com/blog/2008/10/31/self-esteem-spell/ A Samhain Candle Spell By LadyHawke, The Mythmaker Items Needed: One pillar candle in pumpkin, orange, or black. Very Finely grated apple peel Three or four vibrant colored fallen leaves A Block of Paraffin wax A heavy, thick nail An empty coffee can A Poem, verse or prayer to the Dark Goddess, as an offering from your to ... http://savanah.touchofenchantment.com/blog/2008/10/03/a-samhain-candle-spell/ Hi. I don't know how many of you are familiar with what is happening in the Midwest, but many towns are flooding. Des Moines, IA (my birthplace) had a levy break late last night/this morning and a large number of people are being evacuated. Many of them will not ... http://savanah.touchofenchantment.com/blog/2008/06/14/prayer-energy-request-for-the-midwest/ A Book of Shadows is a place to record all of your magickal works. Some witches keep everything in one book, while others have a few. A Book of Shadows (or Books) can contain as much or as little as you would like. The important part is that you feel ... http://savanah.touchofenchantment.com/blog/2008/04/18/recording-your-magick-moving-beyong-the-basic-book-of-shadows/ Since some of my family is Christian, some is Wiccan, and some are more spiritual, holidays are a little eclectic at our house. Holidays consists of my household (hubby, two little boys, and myself), my parents household (Mom, Dad, two sisters, my brother and his fiance), as well as many ... http://savanah.touchofenchantment.com/blog/2008/03/23/my-ostara-experiences/ One of the main questions I hear about meditation is "How do I get started?" and my answer is always the same: "Start with some simple breathing exercises. There are literally dozens of different ways to breathe. Some people breathe in their noses & out of their mouths. Some people only ... http://savanah.touchofenchantment.com/blog/2008/03/21/meditation-breathing/