Wicca @ MindSay 
"May there be a surprise in my mailbox today"...
Industry
Charity
Faith
Hope
Irony and Affirmation not lost on me
I knew that a gift/blessing was gonna be there today, for I have Faith. The real surprise was an additional check paying me for work that I did over a month ago arrived as well. Now, I've already been paid for that job by the real estate broker who contracted me, however it was that payment that was extorted by my previous roommate(she's the person who processed my invoice for the job) for she put her name on the check and then gave me what she thought I deserved('nuff said). Now I have the opportunity to set the example and make all that right..by giving back to the broker what she had originally paid out of her pocket to me and re-establishing my good name against the LIBEL now being spread by "other parties involved".
I called the client and told them(left message) what the plan was to ensue.
I cannot help but notice that all this transpires between Lammas and the Corn Moon Esbat also known as the Dispute Moon..irony not lost on me at all
Blessed Be to those who cherish friendships..
I am happy to have a temporary reprieve from children on power trips. Those who when given an inch take a mile and then some, and use it for their own gains at the expense of others.
So often the theory of looking out for #1 is destructive. Sure, we've all been trampled on, dismissed, abused, ignored. Does the rage of being a victim turn us into the oppressor? Have we forgotten our humanity, our compassion, and our decency?
Many have. Look around at those in power - our CEOs, heads of state, even our bosses and coworkers. Survival (looking out for #1) has turned so many into unrecognizable monsters.
So I leave you with an expression from the Wiccan way of life - be ever mindful of the Rule of Three. It applies to both good and evil.
I just got back from my first Pagan Pride Day and it was an amazing experience! This year, the southeast chapter was held about an hour from where I live, in Lakeville, Massachusetts. It rained continuously, but that didn't stop about two hundred people from joining in the festivities. Vendors set up under tents and sold things like handmade soap, jewelry, candles, herbs, crystals, robes, handcrafted altars, wands and other magickal items. I saw Andrea, the former owner of Green Goddess. I haven't really seen her since her store closed a year ago, but she looked good and seemed to be happy. She will be officiating at my handfasting ceremony (next year?). She is an Ordained Minister, so the ceremony will be legally binding, something Cam insisted on. Even though he isn't pagan, I am glad he is supporting my desire to have a Wiccan wedding. I also saw G. He gave me a big hug. His store was a sponsor of the festival, so I hope a lot of people will travel to Plymouth to check out his awesome store (I will be writing a separate entry about the conversation I had with him last week). Celtic Cricket was there and remembered me from all of the times of been in his store. He had stuff from the Silver Willow and I purchased an Eye of Horus pendant. The owner of my local witch shop came over and hugged me, which was really cool, and her reader, Diana, did the same. It was nice to see so many people that I knew and to really relish the feelings of friendship I have forged with these guys over the years.
Michelle's coven, MoonTide, directed the Open Circle this year. Since it was my first public ritual, I had know idea what to expect, but it was everything I thought it would be and more. The coven made a Mabon altar and had pumpkins, grains, corn, leaves and crows (not real ones, of course) decorating it. Everyone formed a circle around it and then the members of MoonTide called the quarters. I have only called the quarters in my bedroom during rituals, so to see it done for real was pretty awesome. A member of the coven, a beautiful raven-haired woman in her forties, read about the meaning of Mabon and what its significance is on the Wheel of Life. Next, we all joined hands and under Michelle's direction, began a spiral dance. Faster and faster we danced around the altar. I was holding hands with Kariko and another woman, whose name was Tracy. She was concerned for my ankle and kept making sure I was okay. After a few circles around, when we were moving at a pretty good pace, others dancing near me kept leaning back to make sure I wasn't in pain. To see two hundred people spiral dancing is a beautiful sight. Everyone was laughing with giddiness from the energy being raised. After the dance was done, MoonTide continued with the ritual, which included the Maiden, Mother, and Crone carrying the straw God around the circle. Then, it was laid upon the altar and the three women each said a small part about what they would give the God for his sacrifice. Next, we all partook of libations of cookies and apple juice and made sure to offer a bit to Mother by pouring some on the ground. We all dismissed the quarters and the ritual ended. Afterward, the raven-haired woman gave me a big hug for participating with a broken ankle. Somehow, Michelle found out that it was my first public Circle and also came over to hug me. I introduced her to Kariko, who got a big hug, too.
I have often read that Pagans view other members of their community as their "brothers and sisters." I have read those words in hundreds of different periodicals and books, but had never stopped to contemplate those words before. Today, as I was dancing around the circle and looking at the smiling faces moving past me, I was reminded of those words. These people really were my "brothers and sisters." I think I finally understand what all of those authors were talking about. This was an unbelievably moving experience for me and one I am sure I won't ever forget.
Just an aside here (for myself, really). I had an astrology reading while I was at the festival and she pegged me for a Scorpio. She is the third psychic to do this, though I'm technically a Sag. She believes I was most likely born before noon on my birthday, which influences more strongly, the aspects of Scorpio. She told me that my mission is to write and that many people will be helped by my writings. She told me she sees me being published next year. I hadn't said anything to her about wanting to be a writer, so I believe she was really "seeing" this in my future. This has reawakened my desire to learn astrology.
Okay, this is part two in my attempt to get caught up recreating my deleted account. Yikes! Good thing I like working on the Internet!
Another website I recently created was www.WitchHuntNovel.com. It is the official website for the rare, out-of-print classic Wiccan novel by Devin O'Branagan, called WITCH HUNT. It is a multi-generational saga about a family of witches, that takes them from their persecution during the Salem witch trials, to a modern-day, fundamentalist Christian-inspired witch hunt. The research is amazing and--since wicca is my own religion--I know my stuff. So, apparently, does Devin. It is breathtaking in its accuracy and its spiritual and magical insights.
The amazing cover won an award as one of the best covers of the year. It was designed by the famous artist Keith Birdsong, who designs many of the STAR TREK book covers.
It has adult content, however, and should be only read by adults. Lots of sex and violence, but that was the nature of the persecutions, I guess.
Anyway, I have so much to say that I need to do it in short bursts or I will be overwhelmed. Please check back as I continue with the saga of recreating the massive blog that was vanquished by some evil power.
Hmmmm? I wonder if there's a novel in that?
I cant wait for the coven beltane ritual on thursday!
Oh anyone wiccan that can recomend some books. I already have my reading list for the coven but i want books that tell like the story of how the religion is and the beliefs of them. You know like The ALL created the god and the goddess and so on and so forth.
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