Rose Ariadne's Chitchcraft Blog

Dear Friends,

Do you ever have one of those days where you just feel like the best idea would be to crawl back in bed? Where no matter what you do, you just can’t feel energized, even after drinking that pot of coffee? Everyone has those days and it’s perfectly natural. But what many people don’t realize, is that there is a never ending source of energy right at your fingertips. By sharing energy with the universe, or even with those around you, you can feel more energized and alive than you ever imagined possible.

Energy sharing is a very powerful and magickal thing. However, though we have an over-abundance of energy in the universe for our taking, many people are not aware of how to tap into that source. Even more are not aware of how to take that energy properly. Energy sharing can be beneficial to both you and those around you, providing you learn when it is OK to share that energy and when it is not.

Energy Sharing with the Earth

The best source of energy is the universe around you. Everything that exists in this vast universe surrounding us is filled with energy. For those of us here on earth, the best source of energy is Gaia herself. In all of her love for us, Gaia is more than happy to share her energy with us and help to empower us so that we feel our best. And fortunately, sharing energy with Gaia is a very simple thing to do.

Energy sharing with the earth is easy, and only takes a few moments. It does however, take focus and concentration. The way that I find easiest to enjoy this sharing magick, is to take it directly from the earth. Go outside and sit on the ground. You can take a blanket or altar cloth with you to sit on so that your clothes do not get soiled, and still reap all of the energy benefits.

Sit, or even lie, on the ground in a comfortable position. Place your hands upon the ground and close your eyes. Visualize the energy from the earth slowly seeping into you. Be careful! Don’t try and take too much energy or you’ll wind up feeling like you just ate a pound of pure sugar. Simply visualize it slowly seeping in, providing you with the energy that you need to feel better. You will actually be able to feel the fatigue fading away. Stay this way for a few minutes, then thank the earth for sharing it’s energy with you and go on about the rest of your day fully energized and feeling great. Keep in mind this only works if you are connected with the actual earth, not sitting on a piece of concrete or other man-made structure.

Energy Sharing with People

It is also possible to share energy with the people around you as will. Energy sharing with people however, is a bit more complex and comes with some moral issues. You should never, ever take energy from a person without their knowledge and permission. This is not sharing, it is stealing and makes you what is referred to as an energy vampire. Stealing energy from others is not an ethical practice and can cause a good amount of harm to them.

Now giving energy to another person without their knowledge can be a topic of great debate. Many people feel that giving your energy freely to another that is not feeling well is purely helpful and safe, and that there is no reason to share the knowledge that you are doing so with them, particularly if they are a non-believer.
I personally feel that is a decision that each person must evaluate and make on their own. I will admit, there have been a few occasions when I have given my energy to another without their knowledge. While no ill has seem to come of it, it is not something I do often and feel that it is an act that must be taken into consideration greatly before doing it.

To share energy with another person, you simply need to touch the other individual in some way and visualize yourself giving or taking the energy. Open yourself to feel the energy coming in to you, or going out into the other person. It should only takes a few seconds. In fact, you can transfer energy as quickly as you can shake a hand. Do not let it take more than a few seconds though, or you may take or give too much energy causing the person giving the energy to become too fatigued.

The magick of energy sharing is a very powerful thing. My personal beliefs are that you should take your energy from the earth whenever possible, as energy sharing with another person can sometimes develop a co-dependent relationship that is not healthy. In some circumstances though, sharing energy between two people is the only option. As with all things in Magick, it is up to you to evaluate each situation, and determine what the right choice is for you at the time.

Brightest Blessings,

Rose Ariadne
Your Warm and Caring “Resident Witch In Charge”

Dear Friends,

As children, we are often taught the importance of sharing. As we get older, many of us hold on to these ideals and try to share with others whenever we can. Some of us on the other hand, can become quite stingy and not want to share the things we have worked so hard for with others. It is important to realize though, that sharing is a wonderful and magickal experience that can not only be beneficial to others, but to ourselves as well.

However, there are some cases when sharing can be detrimental, particularly when dealing with magick. Over the years I have come to learn there are times to share, and times not to share. Mind you, I’m in no way condoning stingy behavior that is unbecoming of a good witch. But in order to not cause more harm than good, it is important to learn when to say no.

Sharing Energy

One of the best things that we can share with others is energy. Of all the gifts that Gaia has given us, one of the most abundant is energy. The universe is literally an endless fount of energy that is there for the taking or the giving. Not only do we have the ability to take and share energy from the universe, but we have the ability to take and share energy from ourselves and others as well.

That being said, it is important that one learn when to take and give that energy to, or from, those around us. Sharing your own personal energy with others is a wonderful gift, but should not cause you personal harm. If you are ill or suffering from sickness, it is not a wise choice to share your energy with others as it will not only cause you to become more ill yourself, but may cause the individual you are sharing with to become ill themselves.

Additionally, you should never “share” energy with another by taking it from them without their permission. That is not sharing, it is stealing. One does not need to be an energy vampire to increase their own energy when there is the ever-abundant energy from the universe that you can take into yourself as well. Next week I plan on sharing more information with you about the power of energy sharing, but for now I simply wanted to make reference on when it is good to share energy and when it is not.

Sharing Magick

One thing I often find people sharing are their magick working tools. Sharing your tools is another area where it is sometimes good to share, and sometimes not. Magick tools are very powerful. Some of these tools however, can lose some of that power if used by others to perform a spell or ritual. In these cases, it is of course not very wise to share. The last thing you want is for your tools to lose power, thereby making your rituals ineffective.

In some cases, this is of course unavoidable. If you perform your magick in a group, there are often ceremonial tools that are shared by the entire group and handled by each person. This is completely acceptable, as that is what those tools are made for. The tools absorb the energy from each individual, making them powerful for each person in the group.

However, each individual should have their own tools that no one else uses. These are tools that are handled only by you for your magick working purposes. It helps to keep the tools filled with your own energies, which makes them much more effective for when you use them for spell work. If for some reason another person must absolutely use your own personal working tools, you should first meditate with the tools and ask their permission to share them with another. You will very easily be able to tell if this is something your magick working tools are comfortable with, and whether it is a good choice or not.

I personally believe that sharing is divine. It is one of the simplest and most wonderful things a person can do for another. But it is also impossible to ignore the fact that sometimes, sharing just is not practical or the right thing to do. Ultimately, you must look inside yourself to determine when is the right time to share, and when is not. But I have no doubt, and complete faith that all of you will be able to look at each situation and make the right choice on what to do.

Brightest Blessings,

Rose Ariadne
Your Warm and Caring “Resident Witch In Charge”

Dear Friends,

It seems that everywhere I go these days I see so much pent-up stress and frustration. With matters of the economy, our jobs, our families and just day-to-day life in general weighing so heavily on our minds and spirits, it doesn’t surprise me to see so many people in need of some serious grounding. Grounding your body, mind and spirit is important not only to our rituals and magick, but to our daily lives and general well-being as well. Cleansing yourself of negative and stressful energies through the practice of grounding will produce a more stable and peaceful life for both yourself and those around you.

The most common grounding practice is that of visualization. The powers of visualization have recently started making their way into mainstream culture, though witches have been using this practice for many, many years to stabilize their bodies, spritis and minds. The first step in successfully grounding yourself through visualization is to find a quiet, peaceful environment where you have little chance of being disturbed. You may choose to sit, lie down or stand and you may want close your eyes to quiet your mind and block out any external distractions. Concentrate on slowing your breathing and taking deep, full breaths. Focus on your muscles and visually see them relaxing with each draw of breath. Imagine yourself as a large powerful tree growing in an open field. Your head and limbs are your branches and your energy is seeping downward, becoming one with the earth below you as if you had deep roots. Relax your muscles as you inhale and visualize your stress and negative energy spilling out of the tips of your branches and seeping down into the earth through your roots. The earth will recycle and use this energy as needed. This type of visualization also works well if you are able to actually perform in nature, leaning against a strong tree or rock to help absorb your energy and relax your body, mind and spirit.

There are many physical methods that can be useful for grounding as well. The simple act of eating or drinking, especially after ritual, is a fantastic way to release stress and calm your mind and spirit. As you slowly eat and drink, pay close attention to the physical acts of chewing and swallowing. Savor the flavors of your food and drink and relish in the fact that you are sharing Earth’s bounty. Slowing your breathing and simply stretching can do wonders for eliminating stress and negativity from our daily lives. As you feel your muscles elongate with the stretch concentrate on the energy seeping from your limbs, fingers and toes back into the earth to be redistributed. Most of us shower or bathe daily, and this is an excellent time to ground ourselves through our daily routine. Visualize your stress and tension swirling down the drain with the excess water or even scrub negativity away while cleansing yourself. Even mundane household chores present an opportunity for us to ground ourselves. The repetitive, familiar tasks give us a chance to clear our minds of bad energy and our daily stresses and let them be whisked away with the dirt and dust. You can even imagine the vacuum sucking up the negative energy work or concentrate on the connection with the earth element as you wash dishes, being that most utensils, plates and cups come from some earthly element.

Whatever method you choose, grounding is a great way to calm and quiet your mind and spirit and relax your physical body. This is especially important when preparing for ritual or spellwork, as bringing negative energy and undue stress into the circle can have drastic consequences. Grounding is also important when we restore ourselves after an especially tiring ritual. Though we often overlook the simple things, implementing just one or two of these grounding techniques into your daily life can create wonderful improvements in your magick in general sense of well-being.

Brightest Blessings,

Rose Ariadne
Your Warm and Caring “Resident Witch In Charge”

Dear Friends,

It seems everywhere I turn these days, there is continual talk about the state of the economy. People are losing their jobs, losing their homes, and suffering a great deal of pain and anguish from their financial difficulties. It truly saddens me to see this occurring, and has had me thinking a great deal about prosperity.

Each person has a different definition of prosperity. For some, to prosper is to have an abundance of wealth. For others, prosperity is nothing more than having their needs met. I myself am one of the latter, believing that as long as my daily needs are met, I am prosperous. Of course, there are many other views on prosperity as well, but in this particular case I am merely speaking on financial prosperity.

For the average person right now, finances seem to be tough. Many of my friends, family members and even general acquaintances have made some reference to being low on funds, worrying about how they are going to pay the bills and put food on the table, or wondering if the job they have is secure in the current economy. My heart aches for every single one of them, just as it aches for any of you that may be experiencing the same thing.

While I often suffer from delusions of grandeur where I believe that I can personally save the world, the realist in me understands that sometimes my hands are tied and there is not much that I can do. Fortunately, for this particular circumstance, there is one thing I can do and that is share with you all a Prosperity Spell that has proven to be successful for many that perform it.

Now before you go rushing out to get the necessary supplies to perform this spell with visions of money raining down upon you and putting an end to all of your financial worries, please keep in mind that this spell is not meant to make you rich and take all of your worries away. Instead, this spell is meant more to provide for you the things that you need as a means to help you prosper. Whether this is having a bill that is suddenly paid without you knowing just how it got paid, or whether it is merely you finding a few bucks while you are walking down the street, it is purely a means to help with financial prosperity. Not a spell to make you rich.

To perform this spell, you will need to gather 1 gold candle, 6 green candles, 9 white candles, pure salt, and pine oil. The spell should be performed during the waxing moon phase, from new moon to full moon. Just as the moon “increases” during this phase, so do you want your prosperity to increase. Performing the spell during the waning moon phase can have a negative effect on the spell, and cause your prosperity to decrease just as the moon decreases.

Anoint all of the candles in the pine oil. For added strength to the spell, you may wish to carve prosperity symbols into the candles as well. In the center of your altar or working space, place the gold candle, with the green candles surrounding it in a circle. Then circle the green candles with the white candles. Using the salt, trace a circle around the white candles, pouring the salt in a sunwise (deosil or clockwise) direction.

Focus on what your financial needs are. Focus on your prosperity. Starting with the gold candle, begin to light your candles from the inside to the out. Make sure that you light the rings of candles in a sunwise direction. Once the candles have been lit, slowly circle the candles sunwise three times. During each circuit of the candles, say “Orbiting Jupiter round the sun, bring money to me with harm to none.”

Once you have completed your three circuits, sit and meditate for a few moments on your financial needs and prosperity again. To finish the spell, snuff out the candles, this time working widdershins (counter-clockwise) until all candles are out.

And that is all there is to it. Within no time at all, you should begin to see improvements in your prosperity. Just remember, performing the spell won’t make you rich, but it will help to make sure that your needs are met and help you to prosper. I hope that you have much success with it, and that it helps you through any financial difficulties you may be experiencing during these tough economic times.

Brightest Blessings,

Rose Ariadne
Your Warm and Caring “Resident Witch In Charge”