Give away: FREE MAGICAL NECKLACE!!!

Hi Eveyone!
So, I just made my 100th sale on etsy!! I'm super excited! So to commemorate the event I am giving away something special I made! (See picture BELOW!) The contest closes 1 week from now! (on June 30!)
This a beautiful brass wire wrapped peacock ore:
(P.S- this is the front and back of the necklace!)

So if you would like to *win* this lovely necklace this is what you need to do!
1. "Follow" me on my blog!
2. In the "Comment box" below this post say: "Add me to the drawing" or something, so I know you want to participate!

That's it! If you are the lucky winner, I will send you this necklace free of charge! No, shipping payment required! :D
IMPORTANT NOTE: USA *only* applicants please!! Shipping costs are ridiculous otherwise (and I don't know how to ship internationally!

Good Luck everyone!!!
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About Peacock Ore-
Peacock Ore is considered 'the stone of happiness'. It has amazing colors, blues, purples, pinks and gold! Very faery-ish!
Peacock ore brings freshness and newness to ones life. It stimulates one to seek further heights and initiates the ability to enjoy happiness in the moment. It helps one to release which is no longer useful. It protects from negative energy and provides insight of blockages in life which stop us from moving on.


Like this kind of stuff? Stop by my etsy store! Or if you want to keep in touch and find out the latest info, follow me on twitter!


Goddess Bless! )O(
~Brittany 

Summer Solstice

Today is the day of the Summer Solstice, "This midsummer festival celebrates the apex of Light, sometimes symbolized in the crowning of the Oak King, God of the waxing year. At his crowning, the Oak King falls to his darker aspect, the Holly King, God of the waning year..." 
      This is a great time for divination, healing rituals, protection amulets, to discover love, and invoke a bit of luck into your life!


So for this post we are creating a fast: 
Protection Charm!


What you will need:
1. A little red pouch (or red fabric to make a pouch)
2. 2 Red strings- to hang the pouch from, and if you are making the pouch, to tie it closed
3. A sprig of Rowan, Rue and some St. John's Wort (Don't have those? Use Vervain as a supplement with St. John's)
4. Parchment paper (to write spell down on)
5. (optional- get some Citrine stones to put inside pouch)


Step 1: First, gather your red pouch! If you don't have one you can make it! Just get some fabric (and see the next step.)


Step 2: Next, place the herbs listed in the red bag. ( If you are wondering, why these herbs? Well, St. Johns wort is ruled by the sun. It has the power to bind spirits and is great for protection! Rue, has properties that protect against poison and disease!  Rowan protects against negative/harmful magic. ) If you are making the bag, place the herbs in the center of the cloth!


Step 3. 
With the Parchment paper write (and chant several times till you feel the magic build inside of you):
Herbs of the Sun, work your charm
Protect this House (<-- insert whatever you want) from any harm.


Feel your energy at your fingertips then pouring onto the spell to boost the potency.


Step 4. 
When you are ready, place the spell parchment inside the pouch! (Those who are making one, fold the corners of the herbal cloth into your fist with the parchment inside. Then tie the pouch shut. 

*Optional* If you have citrine stone, place them inside the bag! Citrine is one of the only stones that dissipates negative energy and never requires cleansing or clearing. It emits a warm energy that promotes optimism.

Step 5. Tie the other string around the top of the bag so you can hang it above your door! (Or anywhere needed). Ta Da! Your done! Then next year, make another and place the old herbs in your midsummer dedication fire!

~The info for this protection spell came from: Ancient ways by Pauline Campanelli (and of course a few modifications from me!)

I hope everyone has a great summer solstice! Let me know how it went in the comment box below! :D

Bright Blessings! )O(

~Brittany

Goddess Blessing and Affirmation

Bless those who wake by the Goddesses rays,
Bless those who thrive in Her Light,
Bless those who walk Her Path each day,
Even in the Night.

This day is sacred, as is all days that come forward,
Ever changing, growing, loving,
May I always be honest and caring
On my path today.

May my actions harm none.
May my word be only truth.
For My thoughts change the world,
Even in Youth.

The Goddess walks beside and in me,
And on this path today and always,
               Guides Me.
This is a Blessing/affirmation I created last year-ish that I re-found again. This is probably one of my favorites! 
Bright Blessings,
~Brittany

Determination-I WILL write Damn it! :D

Hi my lovely Witchy friends!

So, I have been really procrastinating on this whole blog thing- eg. I have only managed to do the "Huge Book list" under the main headings, and a welcoming message. Bad, I know, BUT I am now super determined to start writing EVERY DAY. I want this blog to be a great resource and a bit of fun!

Thus, as I somewhat absently watch Saturday Night Live as I type this, here is what I have been up to in my magical life this past week-ish! )O(

1. Currently Reading:


The Rebirth of Witchcraft by Doreen Valiente: 
OH. MY. GODDESS. I loooooove this book so far (and I am only on pg 56!) If you haven't read it you are beyond missing out. This book is just so fascinating! It explores the history of witchcraft (yet more pertaining to Wiccan history); also,Valiente's earliest experiences with Gerald Gardner (who I learned so much about from this book besides the general facts we all know). She has a amazing list of must read books in the back! 
You know how sometimes pagan or witchy history books can be a bit of a "dry?" Somehow she manages to keep you simply enthralled with all her life experiences. It's not gossipy, genuine studies and research went into this book. It's so refreshing! Can you believe I managed to find my copy in a used book store?! Yay!

2. "Quicky" Spell for: Calmness, Levelhead, and (of course) Strength! 


So last week, I met my boyfriend's parents for the first time. I was so beyond nervous (as some of you may know from my twitter). You see, they are hardcore Baptists and obviously I am Pagan. Sooo, I was absolutely dreading them bringing up the whole religion thing. Which led me to post a tweet asking the pagan community for luck/support! Turns out I then met a great woman on twitter who asked me to carry a shell, so she could send prayers/ and support.

Soooo after all that I created a "Spell Anklet" What I did was:
1. Gathered: 3 strands per 3 colors ( so total 9 strings) : Cobalt Blue (strength of the sea), White (for clear headedness), Light Blue, (for tranquility/calm). Then added a gold button with an anchor design (representing keeping myself steady and "anchored") Lastly, a white sea shell I had gathered from a previous beach trip.

2. Then began to braid- The entire time I braided, I weaved the spell that would brace me for my bf's parents. I thought of all the meanings and results that I hoped for and when I felt it was "right" to stop, I placed the anchor button on the end.

3. Next I placed the shell on: through the other end and centered it. I created a loop at the very end to create the clasp part.

4. Lastly, I wrapped it around my ankle while chanting: "Strength, Tranquil, Peace." I procceeded to wear it for the rest of the day!


Results:  They liked me a lot (according to my bf) ! I was able to keep a level head (I was actually ironically too tranquil to the point of being overly quiet) religion was not brought up either! Shocking right!? LOLOLOL! Way to be overly prepared huh? :D

3. Created Pagan Jewelry- Of Course!:

(From Left to right)

1. Enchanted Garden Necklace (Up for Sale on Etsy! See Link!)
2. Strength of Artemis Charm Bracelet (This is now SOLD, but another should be up soon on Etsy!)
3. Tree of Life Bracelet (Up for Sale on Etsy! See Link!)


There is a bunch more jewelry that I added to my etsy shop, so if your interested check it out! I really love making jewelry and to have people that love my work and have been so encouraging has been truly a blessing!


So, I appreciate you guys reading and I'm off to bed now! Goddess Bless!
     )O(
~Brittany

Welcome!

Greetings!

Welcome to my new blog!
As the title indicated, this blog is all about my life, living as a college Witch and Pagan! Yay! I've added Pages (under the main Blog heading) to categorize specific interests and information, so don't forget to take a peek because that's where all the good, juicy information is!

It's going to take a bit of time to post all the things I wish since this blog is in it's baby stages so bear with me.

 I hope that this blog can kindle new thoughts for you and allow you to incorporate the Goddess and natural witchery into your every day life!