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Sorry to say I can't weasel out of working this coming Full moon
Bad enough I can't spend the entire day BareFoot!
oh well
I will do solo skyclad in late morning or early afternoon
My office /studio at home has no windows and can be made Nudably warm with only a tiny space heater
I really look forward to meeting with some of you online somtime for a Sabbat or a Full moon
Bad enough I can't spend the entire day BareFoot!
oh well
I will do solo skyclad in late morning or early afternoon
My office /studio at home has no windows and can be made Nudably warm with only a tiny space heater
I really look forward to meeting with some of you online somtime for a Sabbat or a Full moon
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Ahh, yes the full moon, a sabat.......a bit of nature and magic happens.
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Need to satisfy Image's inner cravings.
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I greet Thee , al!!
BareFoot, Naked and Erect Before Goddess and God On this full moon night!
BareFoot, Naked and Erect Before Goddess and God On this full moon night!
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Snow covered ground + Full Moon = almost daylight.
Back howling at the moon.
Back howling at the moon.
BareFootPagan
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Solo Full Moon Ritual
I had an immensely enjoyable Solo skyclad ritual last night
anyone else ?
Anyone like the Idea of discussing full moon observance practices ?
I had an immensely enjoyable Solo skyclad ritual last night
anyone else ?
Anyone like the Idea of discussing full moon observance practices ?
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gypsywitch said:
ummmm love that corset.... GW.
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Morning all!
Haven't been by this thread in awhile so I thought I'd stop in and say 'hi!'
Haven't been by this thread in awhile so I thought I'd stop in and say 'hi!'
gypsywitch
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Re: Imbolc tomorrow
Imbolc ?
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Imbolc ?
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Wishing everyone a blessed Imbolc!
I'm feeling rather Maidenish myself this morning...
Amidst the darkness, the Lady is stirring,
Gently awakening from frozen dreams.
World full of stillness...
World ever waiting
The Maiden has returned
and with Her, the promise of Spring
Oh Springtime in Appalachia is so close I can feel it in my bones!
I'm feeling rather Maidenish myself this morning...
Amidst the darkness, the Lady is stirring,
Gently awakening from frozen dreams.
World full of stillness...
World ever waiting
The Maiden has returned
and with Her, the promise of Spring
Oh Springtime in Appalachia is so close I can feel it in my bones!
gypsywitch
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Happy Valentine's Day everyone! 
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I have been so out of touch with my spirituality lately - it's been over two years since I've celebrated any of the esbats or even a sabbat. I didn't even realize I missed Imbolc this season until this morning.
I think a large part of my problem is my lack of love and confidence in myself. I suffer from depression and anxiety and tend to be pretty self-conscious about everything I do. But yet these problems have existed for longer than my dwindling sense of spirituality, so I hardly think that they're the sole factor. I just don't feel the magic anymore. I'm attuned to 2nd degree Reiki, and I don't even feel the energy like I used to.
What can I do to bring my spirituality back to life? Is it even possible? Right now, the thought of doing any rituals seems silly to me, even though I used to do them regularly. It feels as though the faith has just died in me. Has anyone else experienced this and pulled through?
I think a large part of my problem is my lack of love and confidence in myself. I suffer from depression and anxiety and tend to be pretty self-conscious about everything I do. But yet these problems have existed for longer than my dwindling sense of spirituality, so I hardly think that they're the sole factor. I just don't feel the magic anymore. I'm attuned to 2nd degree Reiki, and I don't even feel the energy like I used to.
What can I do to bring my spirituality back to life? Is it even possible? Right now, the thought of doing any rituals seems silly to me, even though I used to do them regularly. It feels as though the faith has just died in me. Has anyone else experienced this and pulled through?
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Greetings and well met, Lyxnie )0(!
I understand what you're saying but remember all of life is cyclic so don't just give up. We all go through these periods. Recognizing it is better than just going through the motions. Many people just give themselves (and their rational faculties ) over to the religion without any proactive work on their part.
I realize that this is what you're saying though. You feel the enthusiasm and magick is just gone and it's hard to get it back... I had a similar discussion with a freind a few weeks ago. We both seemed to be in a spiritual rut, so to speak.
I would suggest instead of putting any pressure on yourself to have a full out ritual, it is a lot of effort, no matter how natural it is, that you start small...
Just on a daily basis start exploring the world around you again in small doses. Wonder at the beauty of it all, talk to the trees and animals. Get out and notice the little things that most people pass right by... And appreciate it all over again, like a child...
Forget the dogma for a while and let it naturally come back to you. At the very least your spirit will improve just living more consciously...
Oh and don't worry about celebrating formally the full moon tomorrow night. Just bundle up and remind yourself to go out and look at Her...
Merry meet again and please hang around! There's lots of good advice in this thread and a lot of people filled with wisdom to share
Bright Blessings on your path
I understand what you're saying but remember all of life is cyclic so don't just give up. We all go through these periods. Recognizing it is better than just going through the motions. Many people just give themselves (and their rational faculties
) over to the religion without any proactive work on their part. I realize that this is what you're saying though. You feel the enthusiasm and magick is just gone and it's hard to get it back... I had a similar discussion with a freind a few weeks ago. We both seemed to be in a spiritual rut, so to speak.
I would suggest instead of putting any pressure on yourself to have a full out ritual, it is a lot of effort, no matter how natural it is, that you start small...
Just on a daily basis start exploring the world around you again in small doses. Wonder at the beauty of it all, talk to the trees and animals. Get out and notice the little things that most people pass right by... And appreciate it all over again, like a child...
Forget the dogma for a while and let it naturally come back to you. At the very least your spirit will improve just living more consciously...
Oh and don't worry about celebrating formally the full moon tomorrow night. Just bundle up and remind yourself to go out and look at Her...
Merry meet again and please hang around! There's lots of good advice in this thread and a lot of people filled with wisdom to share
Bright Blessings on your path
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Lynxie said:
Just remember what they say about "paralysis by analysis"... Dont try to over'anal'ize. If you even blink you might miss something
Just do this as a game... Go outside and find a nice spot to stand, anywhere. Draw an imaginary circle about 10' in diameter around yourself. Now look just within that area and try to find 3 things that you've never noticed before. It will make you smile. Then look harder and find something that will make you say"Wow"! It's easier than it sounds...
And then if you look really hard you may find something in that tiny space in this vast universe that NO ONE has ever seen before and THAT is really cool!
Worth a shot, no?
Have a great one!
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Question??
I am in the midst of a serious ummm withdrawl from my spirituality. The question then is how can I refocus my energies in a positive way which will serve to reconnect with my inner magick. Any known rites, herbs, meditations, visualizations that will help with refocusing my energies outward and inward would be greatly appreciated.
Brightest Blessings
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I am in the midst of a serious ummm withdrawl from my spirituality. The question then is how can I refocus my energies in a positive way which will serve to reconnect with my inner magick. Any known rites, herbs, meditations, visualizations that will help with refocusing my energies outward and inward would be greatly appreciated.
Brightest Blessings
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Greetings all...
I don't mean to interrupt but could someone explain to me in simple terms what Satanism is and how common it is/has been? Also the differences between that and what most folks in this thread practice. I'm not very informed yet, but I always thought they are different beliefs.
Thanks
I don't mean to interrupt but could someone explain to me in simple terms what Satanism is and how common it is/has been? Also the differences between that and what most folks in this thread practice. I'm not very informed yet, but I always thought they are different beliefs.
Thanks
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In Paganism we honor that which is dark as well as light; cosmic harmony so to speak. With necessary death there is rebirth, after winter comes spring, and so on. To overindulge in food or sex or booze is not frowned upon terribly, but getting out of balance can cause problems within the community. There is also no belief in the devil or Hell in Paganism.
Christians against Pagans long ago made every effort to claim that those who were into more open sexual relationships, herbalism, midwifery, surgery, fortune telling, and the casting of spells (prayer and ritual) for various reasons were not one with the almighty God that they created along with the government to control people. Many Pagans tried to stay out of Christian churches but ended up conforming to some extent for the sake of survival. In early times adorned Christmas trees and wreaths were not allowed in Christian churches because of their Pagan origins.
When official Satanism began and why they use the Pagan symbol of a five point star (the body) is unknown to me. Many aspects of dark witchcraft are celebrated in Satanism as well as it becoming a fashionable symbol garb for trendy Punks. The whole dark Goth Rocker thing has hurt true Paganism and now many people associate us (good Pagans) as being one with that group. Its no wonder the term Wicca has become more popularized, but I stand firm in my family history of Stregheria which came long before Wicca that is less than one hundred years old.
Those that practice Satanism are remaining faithful to all darkness with no light, no hope, and take joy in anger and suffering. Dionysianbeast is the best person to ask and he has links to real Satanic sites.
In the peace and the good of the light we are one. May those dedicated to total darkness recieve a shaft of clarity and wisdom to bring balance back into their lives. So mote it be.
Christians against Pagans long ago made every effort to claim that those who were into more open sexual relationships, herbalism, midwifery, surgery, fortune telling, and the casting of spells (prayer and ritual) for various reasons were not one with the almighty God that they created along with the government to control people. Many Pagans tried to stay out of Christian churches but ended up conforming to some extent for the sake of survival. In early times adorned Christmas trees and wreaths were not allowed in Christian churches because of their Pagan origins.
When official Satanism began and why they use the Pagan symbol of a five point star (the body) is unknown to me. Many aspects of dark witchcraft are celebrated in Satanism as well as it becoming a fashionable symbol garb for trendy Punks. The whole dark Goth Rocker thing has hurt true Paganism and now many people associate us (good Pagans) as being one with that group. Its no wonder the term Wicca has become more popularized, but I stand firm in my family history of Stregheria which came long before Wicca that is less than one hundred years old.
Those that practice Satanism are remaining faithful to all darkness with no light, no hope, and take joy in anger and suffering. Dionysianbeast is the best person to ask and he has links to real Satanic sites.
In the peace and the good of the light we are one. May those dedicated to total darkness recieve a shaft of clarity and wisdom to bring balance back into their lives. So mote it be.
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