The Three Graces

According to Greek Mythology they are
Goddesses of beauty, nature, creativity.
Among the entries found in the
Merriam-Webster dictionary for grace:

A sense of what is right and proper
Divine influence
A special virtue given by the goddess/god
A short prayer or Thanks usually given at meals

So why am I writing about Grace?
As we continue into the New Year,
I choose to do so with Thankfulness.

I am Thankful to have My Lady in my life.
I am Thankful for family & friends
I am Thankful for the ability to care for My Dad
I am Thankful for those who came before me
& guided my path;
Some Ancestors, some I will never meet,
but they have made the path a little easier
to navigate.

These 3 Women have made traveling
that path a little easier.


"Z" Zsuzsanna Budapest

I am NOT a Dianic Witch.
I am NOT Wiccan
I don't even consider myself a feminist
I AM a Witch & a Psychic
In the early 70's Z Budapest was arrested and went to
trial for "fortune telling".
It was her fight which makes it possible for myself &
others to earn a living using our "gifts". It was her fight
which opened the doors for many pagan religions, opening
the path recognizing Wicca as a religion in this country.

May I have the Grace to stand up for My Beliefs

Laurie Cabot

I approach this choice with mixed emotions.
Ms. Cabot incites much controversy. I disagree with
many of her public statements and beliefs in regard to
the craft. She walks a fine line between raising
consciousness about the Craft and setting us back
a dozen or so years.
In the end I find, I owe Ms. Cabot gratitude.
Gratitude for coming out so publicly in a time when it
was far from acceptable to do so.
Gratitude for opening the first public Witchcraft shop
in Salem and possibly in the US

May I have the Grace to Be Myself

Misty-Eve

Misty-Eve writes the newsletter
A Word to the Wise based on the teachings of her
mentor Father Eli and the Drudic Craft of the Wise.
I am Not a member of The Drudic Craft of the Wise.
I have taken the opportunity of studying with Misty-Eve
& have gleaned much insight from those studies.
I believe that the best of teachers must be the best of students.

May I have the Grace to remain a student first,
on My path to enlightenment

These are my Graces.
3 very different women,
with differing spiritual paths.
Each giving something of themselves
to the pagan community.

My hope is in the coming months
the pagan community finds the Grace
to support one another .
Be it Wiccan, Druid, Palo, Witchcraft,
wherever the path leads;
May it lead to Grace

Gratitude Giveaway

I created this blog with gratitude
and devotion to the Goddess.
This is a sacred place devoted to My Lady,
A place to share words and wisdom

On the solstice She brings forth
the rebirth of the Sun/Son.
A New Year, with new hopes and dreams.

In honor of My Lady, I am giving away
1 Goddess insight Reading.
The reading shall be given by email
or by phone depending on the location
of the recipient.
To enter offer your words of gratitude to
The Goddess / God .
Post in the comment section.
You must be a follower of this blog,
Please send contact info to goddessintuitions@gmail.com
You may go to my shop www.etsy.com/shop/IntuitiveGoddess
to see what I'll be giving away.

Winner will be announced after New Years Eve.
May all your dreams manifest in the year ahead
Blessings!

Isis

Aset, Great Mother, She of a thousand names
Oldest of the old, Giver of Life
Bringer of the Sun/Son

It is she who calls to me
My people brought forth your name,
Your words from Egypt to ancient lands
Words of power,
Words that flow like your river Nile

Great Mother
You call to me in dreams
You teach me
You bring wisdom, compassion
I honor You and offer my devotion
Isis / Hecate

Isis - Day of Mysteries, Dec 2nd

Isis is revered throughout the world
and called by many names.
Isis is known as She of a thousand names,
Oldest of the old,The Great Mother.
The Holy Trinity began with Isis.
Honor the Great Mother today.
Whether you know her as Isis, Sophia,
Gaia, Demeter, Mother Mary;
Honor her
Honor the Great Mother with the gift of compassion -
for others and for yourself.

May you have a very blessed holiday!

Prayer to Isis

Because of Isis, there is a heaven.
Because of Isis, there is an earth.
Because of Isis, the wind blows on the desert.
Because of Isis, the sweet sun shines.
Because of Isis, the river floods in spring.
Because of Isis, the plants bear fruit.
Because of Isis, we live and grow strong.
Because of Isis, we have breath to give thanks.
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Gratitude Giveaway

I created this blog with gratitude
and devotion to the Goddess.
This is a sacred place devoted to My Lady,
A place to share words and wisdom

On the solstice She brings forth
the rebirth of the Sun/Son.
A New Year, with new hopes and dreams.

In honor of My Lady, I am giving away
1 Goddess insight Reading.
The reading shall be given by email
or by phone depending on the location
of the recipient.
To enter offer your words of gratitude to
The Goddess / God .
Post in the comment section.
You must be a follower of this blog,
Please send contact info to goddessintuitions@gmail.com
You may go to my shop www.etsy.com/shop/IntuitiveGoddess
to see what I'll be giving away.

Winner will be announced after New Years Eve.
May all your dreams manifest in the year ahead
Blessings!

Winter Solstice - Rebirth

December 21st, the Solstice.
Winter arrives with Darkness on this
the longest night.

My altar is dressed in White
to light the darkness.
Candles of Silver, White and Gold
will burn throughout the night.
Silver, to honor the Moon
White, to honor the Goddess in all her aspects
Gold - to welcome back the sun

It is a time for reflection
A time of renewed hopes
The wheel turns and darkness
transitions to light
Rebirth

Capricorn Magick Under A New Moon

Creating your own powders and oils adds a
special magick to your spellwork.
Herbal correspondences can be as varied as
the practitioners. I created this powder because
it speaks to me of Success -
Career, Financial or Erotic Love.

Capricorn
Patient, determined, goal oriented
Ambitious and shrewd, sooner or later Cappy
will get where they're going in a big way.
Earthy, Lusty, Sensual
The goat can be pretty randy.

Patchouli

Rich, Dark, Pungent

Smelling of damp earth

Used for Prosperity, Attraction, Lust

Perfectly paired with Capricorn.

Capricorn Money Attracting Powder

Use it to dress candles, dust some on a resume or job
application, carry in a mojo bag or wear it.
Create some New Moon Magick !

1/4 Cup Arrowroot or Cornstarch
1 tbl Patchouli
1 tbl oak moss
1 tbl vetiver
2 drops Patchouli oil
2 drops Ylang Ylang oil

Grind herbs separately. Mix with Arrowroot or Cornstarch.
Add the oils. Powders store best in a small glassine envelope
or plastic bag

New Moon in Capricorn

The new moon arrives Wednesday in Capricorn.
Always practical, often prudent, sometimes somber
Capricorn brings a message.
Amidst the activities of the holiday season,
Cappy prompts us "Take Care of Business".
Set your goals for the year ahead.
Cappy also reminds us of the materialistic side
that sometimes dwells within.
Capricorn reminds us revel in the true
meaning of the season.

Balsamic Moon - Look Within

The Dark Moon.
A time to cleanse. Purify. Release.
She brings to us the opportunity to step back,
step aside and reflect.
Be still and listen.

Balsamic Moon - Cleansing

The arrival of the balsamic moon is perfectly timed.
As the holidays approach nerves seem frazzled,
stress begins to peak and we sometimes forget the
truths of this season.
We need to step back. Take a moment to BE.
We need to wash away negativity and emerge
as a babe from it's mothers womb.
We need to bathe in the wisdom and guidance
of the Goddess (Great Mother)

I use baths for many reasons. There are baths
for bringing. Baths for cleansing. Baths just for
relaxing. This is one of my favorites. I take this
bath before reading for clients, after readings
and during the Dark Moon.
Water and Salt create powerful magick.

Sea Salt Bath
Just before you go to bed pour 1 pound sea salt into the tub
and fill with water. Add 10 drops of Lavender essential oil
- if you have fresh lavender drop a bit in.
Soak. Relax. Most of all, enjoy. Don't shower off afterwards.
Head off to bed. Tomorrow you'll awaken refreshed, energized, anew...

What makes a witch?

Many years ago looking at my reflection
in the mirror, I made the statement
"I am a witch". At that moment
I felt an incredible energy and a joy in the knowing.

So what makes a witch?
A witch lives in harmony with nature
A witch has a reverence for the Divine in all living things
A witch knows the smallest of rocks is living
A witch keeps their word
For a witch knows words are power

You can not take a class and become a witch.
You can take a class and learn the ways of witchcraft
You can take a class and learn how to dress a candle
or the many names and aspects of the Goddess
You can learn of herbs, of cycles of the moon.
You can learn many things from a good course but
You will not "become" a witch.
There are no certificates pronouncing one a witch.
There is no authority authenticating one witch over another.

A witch is a state of BEING

Full Moon & The Alchemy of Water

Last Nights Full Moon brought a flurry of activity.
There were potions to be made, candles to be dressed,
crystals to bathe in the moonlight.

I settle down and prepare my ritual bath.

Jasmine & Lavender fill the air. Lady Moon lights up

the tub. I soak. Then I notice the connecting thread

to the evenings activities.

Water. It is there in my brew making. Water fills

my scrying bowl. It cleanses, purifies. It soothes.

Water. From the womb of the Goddess, protecting

and nourishing us. An Element of great magick.

It changes form. It adapts. Water transforms. A lesson

from The Lady.

Magick is an act of transformation. We use our magick

to change situations, circumstances. We use our magick

to help adapt. Perhaps the Greatest Magick we can ever

learn is the Magick of transforming one's self.