Pagan Law and The Threefold Fairies.

I have been out and about, learning something about computers. I have had a crash course. I think I crashed too. I must be honest, that is not my photo. My friend happened upon it, somewhere on the web, and thought it funny that the photo and I shared the same name.

Over the week I have also been browsing other "Pagan" sites. I found some quite interesting, but with so many "have to do" instructions, especially in spells. A lot of the time you need to go with your gut instinct. If you feel something is wrong, don't do it, because there is more than a possibility that it will go wrong. Instinct counts for a lot in the casting.

I decided not to write Correspondences. There are a few that are available, and are similar to what I use, with some noted exceptions. I am amazed at what people use these days. Photocopies! I can't believe it. Your Book of Shadows is an important historical archive, and needs to be hand written. This is a part of you, your hopes, your dreams, your future and your childrens future. If you are truly a Witch, you live it, breathe it, and embrace it. It is a part of your very being.

What does surprise me is that no-one seems to use the Heptameron. This is quite important, and useful in certain things. Moreover we must know that there are some properties in things only whilest they live, and some that remain after their death.

By and far the largest, I am truly more surprised that no dark magic exists, for there are times when it is useful. In old families, dark magic is used, and always has been. Those that say it does not exist or should not be used, really has no idea, and is living in fairyland. It is a means to an end, it is used all over the world. You just don't know you are doing it. Think about it.

The Threefold Law is deeply over exagerated, and taken to extreme's. I believe this comes from the Bible, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". This is a Christian rule, not a Pagan Law. You would do well to remember that.

Paganism does not, and never has followed Christianity. If it followed Christianity, it would not be Pagan. Why bother with Witchcraft at all, if you are going down that track? You either are, or you are not. "And ye harm none". Rubbish! You harm people all of your lives, in one way or another.

Put the Magic into Your Candles

I started off with a certain view, of being able to teach my Magic from the beginning. It is not quite working that way. I am deviating from the plan because I feel a need to, and I always heed my intuition. I love candles, so simple, but can convey so much. Candle gazing and meditation comes easily to me, but then they have always been part of my life.

Looking in my Book (s) today, my Great Grandmother performed a Full Moon Ritual on this day, 1894. I can feel the love projecting from afar, I feel her Spirit and that of my Mother, with me.

CANDLES:
A beautiful Art , that is part of Natural Magic is candle burning. Simple because it doesn't need a big ritual and a lot of tools. A childhood custom of blowing out candles on your Birthday Cake is based on the principals of Willpower, Concentration, and Visualization. Blow out the candles, concentrate, make a wish. These three principals need to be with you throughout your life, you will learn much from them.

The candles should be unused. Do not ever use a candle which has already been used. This is because prior use may have a bearing on the effectiveness of your thoughts. Many places sell candles, but is much better if you are able to make them yourself. There are craft shops that sell candle wax, molds,wicks, colouring, perfumes and other supplies as well. I won't go in to the candle making process, I am sure you can work that out by yourself.

When you have either made or bought your candles, use a little oil and rub onto the candle. It is preferable to use a natural oil, eg. Lavender, or whatever scent you feel in tune with. Imagine the power flowing from you, into the candle, the power of positive thought is a Natural Magic.

Candle colours and uses:
White - protection, vision, peace spirituality
Black - invoking the God, authority, deep comfort, dark magic
Silver - the colour of the Goddess, inspiration, projection, intuition
Maroon - rekindling passion
Purple - inspiration, Spirit or Ether, material wealth,
Pink - joy, a new way of thinking, love ,romance
Red - energy, courage, health, potency
Blue - love, emotions, wisdom, devotion, protection
Yellow - the great unknown, centering, imagination, memory
Orange - generosity, times of plenty, ambition, career, law
Green - healing, prosperity,fertility, luck, harmony, earth
Orange - ambition. career matters and the law.
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A simple form of Candle Magic is to write your objective down on paper, and use a corresponding Candle. If you are able to make your own paper, that will make all the difference in your work. I use the Alphabet of Trees for e Spells, I must admit it is difficult, and I have no way of writing it here. As you are writing for what it is you wish, visualise the outcome of your Spell. Project your will into the paper, and roll the paper into the form of a scroll (do not fold with creases, as this holds back the power of your thought). Pass the scroll through the flame three times, quickly. All the time concentrating on the outcome you wish for. Hold one end of the scroll in the candle flame and let it burn away. Don't forget to watch your fingers while doing this, for obvious reasons.

Do not reuse your candle, let it burn out, or put it in the rubbish . If you were to re-use it in another ritual, it may project the incorrect power, and will detract from the Spell.

I really need to write the Tables of Correspondence for you, it will probably take months. Please bear with me.

I know you are impatient to try something, so next time I will give you a small Spell to do.