13 Goddess WK12: Australian or Polynesian

Getting posts written and scheduled.  Today I bring you my 12th goddess, a spell to Pele the Hawaiian Goddess of fire and passion.

Pele Original Art Print by Serena Grey of Birds Become Fishes

 Pele – Motivate Me Candle Spell

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This spell is best performed mid-day, when the sun is at its highest point, preferably on a Sunday.  The bright and fiery energy of the Sun helps call to mind the fiery power of Pele and her volcano.

On a piece of tissue paper write out, preferably in three words, what you need motivation for.  What are you asking Pele to help light the fire for?  What do you need to complete?  What are you close to finishing but need an extra push?  Focus on the power or Lady Pele as you write.

Use a pin to carve into a red spell candle; let the heat and energy of the volcano move through you.  Consider carving a tribal sun and/or personal symbols that will add power and intention.  Take another moment to focus yoru energy on the candle, yoru petition and the spell to be performed.  Light the candle, burn the petition paper in the candle flame and say (aloud or to yourself): 

Lady Pele, your fire destroys and yet renews
Let this candle light that which is within me.
As the volcano burns and creates
Let this flame heat my passions and move me forward.

If possible, focus and meditate on your desires until the candle is almost burned out.  Combine the ashes and left over wax together and bury it in the earth as close to your home as possible.

Tarot Wednesday: Chinese Horoscope Reading

For the record, I love ebay, mostly because it has become a fantastic place of deck buying retail therapy.  One of my newest acquisitions has become my new listing on etsy, a Chinese Horoscope Reading.

Baptiste-Paul Grimaud was a publisher of various Tarot Decks in the 1800's and this deck dates (according to the box) from 1848, re-publised in 1988 by France Cartes.  If my french is semi-passable the images on these cards were originally penned by Silvia Maddonni.  I find the images to be artfully rendered and full of eye catching details.  The ink work is amazing.

The reading starts with the individual's Animal (from the Chinese Zodiac) based on the date of birth and also the Chinese Elements that corresponds with their year of birth.  These two cards represent the fundamental make up of the querent and govern how that individual will interact with the six 'variables' of Season, Atmosphere, Behavior, Health, Flavor and Color.  All eight cards make up the person's horoscope.

I can't wait to get one of these done!

13 Goddess WK11: African Goddess Yemaja

Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to report that my back is doing much better thanks to long weeks of physical therapy.  I can now sit at my computer for more than ten minuets at a time and I am pleased to announce that Blog Posts are Back!

Today I bring you a spell invoking Yemaja, the African Yourba Goddess of mothers, children, the rivers and the sea.  Yemaja has traveled the world and resides in every place that slaves once lived.

Yemaya Body Soap Gel by MaidenMotherCrone

Yemaja – Baby Blessing Candle Spell

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This spell is best performed during the night of the Full Moon. Spells to bring energy in are done at this time because the energy of the moon helps move things into your life.

Use a pin to carve a river into the candle holding in your mind the life giving and protective properties of the flowing waters governed by Lady Yemaja.  You can add other symbols or words to increase the directedness and power of the spell.

Hold the candle between the palms of your hands and direct all of your energy into the candle.  Using silver (if possible) or blue ink, write the name of the child and words that describe how their life should be (i.e. loved, strong, protected, treasured) out a petition paper.  Light the candle, burn the petition paper in the candle flame and say (aloud or to yourself): 

O Yemaja, mother and protectors, guardian of the waters and life;

Guard (Child’s name) against harm and illness.

Watch over him/her with every step he/she takes.

Let your life giving waters always flow through them.

If possible, focus and meditate on your desires until the candle is almost burned out.  Combine the ashes and left over wax together and offer it to a stream near your home or bury it in the earth as close to your home as possible.