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I have been a Natural Witch all my life. I found my true path 3 years ago, the path of a Christian Witch, with a dash of Native American beliefs thrown in. My connection with The Creator has set my spirit free and has allowed much growth in a short time in all aspects of my life. Water is my element and as such others turn to me for help with cleansings and groundings. I have a fondness for Tarot and my strength is in readings with the Native American Tarot by Star Spider Woman. Myself and my husband of 18 years live in Tennessee and are kept busy following our 3 sons to the many sporting events they are involved in. I myself am an avid runner.
You may visit my other blogs at:
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http://ocaleesjournal.blogdrive.com/
Water, Waves, and Witches
By Ocalee
Do you ever find yourself walking aimlessly by the seaside? Or sitting by a pond staring deep into the water? Does your soul feel at peace by the lakeside? As your feet rest in the swallow bed of a creek do you feel a cleansing power as the water drifts by? These scenes can be calming and empowering, and if you’re a Water Witch these are the places on which you draw your power. Creeks, lakes, or the vast oceans can be a form of comfort or immense energy for the Witch who associates with the element of Water. Storms can also be a source of inspiration. And snow; snow can be the best friend to a Water Witch who finds herself in a magickal bind during the winter months.
The element of water offers much to one who wishes to accept its gifts. Listening to the sounds of water can bring calm to the restless soul. A massive amount of energy can be found while meditating on the sheer power of our Sister Water. While cleansing can be found in it’s movements. Much soul searching has taken place by the watersides. The water invites it, beckoning to the person who has the courage to look. The Water Witch knows this and can feel the pull deep within their heart.
Water is ever moving, never resting, finding its way into all nooks and crannies.
Water is also associated with emotions. Water Witches are very much the same. An active lifestyle finds them forever busy. Sometimes busy with nothing but busy just the same. It is rare that you will find a Water Witch taking it easy. She must always have something to do.
A Water Witch, like her element is flexible and able to roll with the tide of life. Usually she holds her emotions, whatever they might be, in perfect balance, but she is always on the edge of overflowing. If that emotion is love count yourself lucky. Water Witches have a fierce loyalty for those they love. However, if you’ve found yourself on their bad side, it’d be best to stand clear till the rush of emotion is over. Afterwards, you’d be well advised to tread lightly.
Water sustains all life and as such Water Witches tend to find themselves laden with responsibilities. She takes them on and completes them never complaining, but she does this at a cost. Her soul longs to be free and moving far away from the realities of life. This isn’t saying that she doesn’t love her family and friends but that from time to time the drudgery of every day life will take it’s toll upon one who associates with the element of water.
Just as water is inviting so is the Water Witch. I mean, who doesn’t love to spend an afternoon on the lake or at the beach. People love to picnic on the river or by their local creek. Water Witch’s are a friendly bunch and usually have friends from all over and from many different walks of life. But, come evening the picnickers back up and go home. So more often than not the Water Witch feels alone. This is simply her nature and something she accepts as a way of life.
This type lifestyle can be very stressful causing strain on ones emotions. Just as water has highs and lows so does the Witch who associates with the element of Water. Moodiness however is not something that a Water Witch likes to admit to but this is certainly a part of their personality.
Clutter is a Water Witches worst enemy. She loves a well-kept home, car and work area. But because of her busy life style sometimes this area can fall into chaos. She sometimes finds it hard to keep with it all and the cleaning falls by the wayside. This can wreak havoc on the water witch. Just as clutter can dam up a waterway, clutter and mess can dam up the Water Witches mental, emotional and magickal flow. She will often overlook the mess thinking that soon some spare time will come her way and she can get things back in order. Soon hardly ever comes and so the mess and clutter continue to build until she can no longer stand it. At that time everything else is put on hold and the cleaning begins with a vengeance. Much like a spring flood. Before long her space is back in order, the dam is broken and all can flow again.
Do you suspect that you have a friend or two that might be a Water Witch? It is very possible. Just as water is everywhere, inland and at sea, so are Water Witches. If your friend enjoys wearing dolphins pendants or maybe has a mermaid tattoo that could be a dead give-away as these are the most common symbols associated with Water Witches. But, many of us don’t opt for the usual. Watch for creek stones, glass collections, or seashells, to be scattered throughout their living quarters or work area. Blues and sparkly objects also tend to be favored by these people. Spirit Animals might also point to the Water Witch. If you know someone who claims the turtle, fish, or otter as their Spirit Animal you might just know a Water Witch.
copywrite Ocalee 2004
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Saturday, January 20, 2007
Sometime ago, our online circle broke up. I was very saddened by this and as time has gone on the saddness has deepened. I do realize that it was probably the best thing, but I miss the closness. I miss having other women to talk with. You see, my family is all guys and for the most part so is my work enviornment. I miss the circle.
I am happy that Khara and I continue to remain close, even if all the others fall by the wayside, even if we go weeks, or months without communicating, I know that Khara and I will always have a connection.
I miss the spiritual side of the circle as well. Probably miss that the most. For quite some time after the circle disbanned, I lost my zeal for my practice. I tried, but there was no life to it. It has slowly come back around though and I am happily finding my spiritually again. It's a good thing.
Posted at 10:57 am by Ocalee
Friday, July 23, 2004
(Actually preformed a few days ago.)
I felt the need to restore my love of self and my confidence. I did this through a cleansing shower.
Dim room, warm shower.
Rose scented insence, a potted minature rose with one bloom and a chuck of rose quartz, pink candle.
Cast a circle and asked the help of the Great Spirit and Earth, Air, Fire and Water to cleanse me and to accept and love myself for who and how I am. Ask that soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion be set aside from a common to a sacred use.
As I washed I asked that each charka be cleansed and that all negativtivy that may be clinging to me be sent to the ground. As it was rinsed off I asked that it be recharged for the good of myself and all mankind.
The conditioner and lotion was used to restore my love of self and my confidence.
I stepped out of the shower and saw a new person in the mirror.
I thanked and bid farewell to the elemets. I thanked the Great Spirit for all that I have been blessed with and opened my circle, leaving the incense and candle to burn out.
This morning, I found a new bud opening on the rose plant.
Posted at 08:23 am by Ocalee
Thursday, July 15, 2004
To ease my sorness and heal my pain I took a soak in a HOT tub, with honeysuckle bath salts in a dim lit room with rain insence.
I stired the water widdershins and added amythyest and a green stone to the water and chanted
Be gone negativity soreness and pain,
Restore me to myself again.
~~Ocalee
Posted at 07:09 am by Ocalee
Saturday, July 03, 2004
As I headed out for my run on July 1st it hit me that my spiritual and my magickal life had been on the slide lately. I have just been being lazy. I haven't been working at it. Even Hubby has scolded me about not charging his amulets or providing fresh salt for them to rest in at night. If he has noticed then I have been a real slob.
I firmly believe to lead a full life one must be spiritually awake and searching - ever working to strengthen the connection between self and the Divine. This section is to serve as my daily journal; not to eleborate on what I do (although at times I may be lead to do so) but just to make sure that I do something - even just one thing - every day to connect with my Divine
July 1
Realized I had been backsliding. I don't want to be a backsliding Witch or Christian. Used my run to open myself to God.
Picked blackberries, was rained on, took that moment in the rain to worship the Creator.
Did a thanksgiving ritual, left blackberries and a zinnia on my altar.
July 2
Cooked blackberries so as not to loose any before making jelly. Chanted over berries as they cooked.
July 3
Cut up squash to freeze; chanted
July 4
Walked protection circle around house. Short meditation with cards. Made blackberry jelly, again using chant.
July 5
Walked protection circle.
July 6
Walked protection circle. Offered a thanksgiving prayer for my anniversary.
July 7
Walked protection circle with more effort put into the words and actions. Made bread and butter pickles, used chant.
July 8
Walked protection circle with feeling. Cleansed my room, cleansed my and hubbys stones. Prayed.
July 9
Protection Circle - prayed so deeply I left my altar in tears
July 10
smudged Hubbys shirt that he was to wear to meeting - pulled a card for him - 9 of Vessels; he shall receive blessings
July 11
church - I believe it was this day that I had a conversation with one of my Sisters about my believes; how I saw things
July 12
came to a recongnization; a peace of sorts with myself
July 13
greeted day, the elements, walked protection circle, 1st game of softball tournament, picked stones carefully
July 14
a grounding and healing bath
July 23
My spiritual revival has worked. In simply logging simple things here, my eyes, heart and soul have opened anew. I have awakened and am refreshed, ready to embrace my craft again. I see things on a daily basis that have always been there but I was missing. This is a wonderful feeling and makes my heart sing and my soul dance for joy. It is so wonderful to feel alive again! Alive and connected to the Great Spirit.
June 3 - 2005
I'm doing it again - backsliding. I will begin again with my journaling. It's been so long since I've added anything to this BOS or even my hand written BOS. I look at this BOS and am saddened by the things I've deleted off it. Not necessairly for that, but more because I miss the coven - which is why I started an on-line BOS in the first place. I am once again a solitary witch - but this time I have witch friends. I will gain my strength though that and through the Creator.
June 5
I spent a good deal of time in prayer and meditation yesterday. After which I suddenly had a brainstorm and called my Sister Air. Can I say again how happy that I am that our friendship is once again being rekindled. My brainstorm had to do with the book she is currently writing, I told her my thought and it turns out it was just what she needed. I was glad to be able to help her.
I started this day in prayer as well, along with my Tarot draw as I want to start keeping my on-line journal on that again as well. That lead to a phone call with a friend to arrange my Give-A-Way at her next PowWow. My friend is excited and happy that I'm so blessed to be called to the Jingle Dress.
Posted at 07:40 am by Ocalee
I'm not much of a cook - don't like to cook - never will like to cook.
But when I incorporate magick it makes it more fun.
Realizing all the elements are there in your kitchen will open your eyes to so much....
Earth - the actual foods your cooking
Air - can be taken note of in the steam as it rises off the foods
Fire - present in the actual heating element of your stove and oven
Water - used in cooking and cleaning
Stir deosil to stir in all the good things you wish for you and your family.
I have a "better for ya" brownie recipe that I bake for my Hubby. Always I stir this deosil, stirring in wishes for good health and healing.
Stir widdershins if negativity needs to be chased away.
Our family has a garden that we enjoy. We raise veggies and a few herbs.
Last year I became interested in preserving those foods that we are blessed during the summer.
I froze or dried those foods last year.
For each particular food I made up a chant to bless the food as I preared them for the freezer.
Unfortunantly I didn't write any of those chants down.
This year I am trying my hand at canning.
Something totally new for me and I'm very excited!
Sister Air has shared her carmel/apple butter receipe and I can't wait to try it.
Last night I started working on blackberry jelly. Just picking the berries can be a magickal thing.
Below are the chants I use as I put up the bounty that Mother Earth has provided.
~~~WARNING: WITCH AT WORK! PLEASE NOTE!!!!!~~~
The chants below are copywrited by me. You are welcome to use them - just please don't publish them as your own. Thank You!
BLACKBERRIES
(protection)
Protect my family from all harm
Hold us in your loving arms.
May this sweet summer taste we hold so dear
Remind us of how much you care.
Watch over us, guard us, show us the way,
With every taste and on every day.
~~Ocalee
SQUASH
(happiness)
Yellow, color of the sun
brings to mind summer fun.
May you brighten a cold winter day,
ease our burdens and show us they way.
~~Ocalee
CUCUMBERS
(health and love)
Good health and much love;
that is my wish.
Grant us these things;
that are on my list.
Make me strong;
is what I ask.
So I can care for my family;
and be up for the task.
Good health and much love;
make those blessings real.
Grant me a peaceful soul;
so that your love I may feel.
~~Ocalee
Posted at 07:26 am by Ocalee
Thursday, July 01, 2004
Over the past few days I have been granted some magickal moments.
Now magickal moments are those special moments. Those special moments when all is right with the world and that ever elusive warm and comfy feeling floods your soul and there is nothing, absoluetly nothing that can destroy your world.
I am ever so thankful for these moments that I have been blessed with.
I was so hoping this summer would be a wonderous one, but as we marched into it with the knowledge of football workouts, tight income, job searches, and just those daily worries that we all have it seemed that it would just be summer - hot and tiresome. But something happened just the other day; it didn't change the fact that money is tight or the fact that the boys have to go to early morning workouts. That something changed a moment.............
The local farmers market is a project that my youngest son and I have undertaken. We don't have as much produce to sell as other vendors but we have alot of curious eyes that stop at our booth. Worms! Worms are what bring folks to talk with us - that and the fact that my son is quite the little salesman. In order to prepare for the market he and I went to the old corn field to dig some worms and yes, believe it or not, is when I experienced that magickal moment.
We drove as far down as we could. It has been raining heavily and so we stopped short of our destination to avoid getting stuck. Armed with buckets, a shovel and a pitchfork we slid through the mud to the worm beds - great mounds of corn stalks that the farmer had pushed to the edge of the field to make room for a crop of soy beans. Now my son is one of those people blessed with the gift of gab. He loves to talk. I talk loudly but near as much as my son. We had been there for about 45 minutes; I was moving dirt, he was watching for worms. I took a slight break and looked at him. He was intently watching the dirt, ever talking, full of the energy of an eight year old. He stopped and looked at me, gave me one of those big ole smiles with those brown sparkly eyes - just a moment - a quiet, speachess moment - then it was gone, he started talking, watching the earth with quick moving eyes and I went back to digging.
That night we were prepared our wares for the next days sales; loading the truck with table, chairs, plastic bags and worm cups, washing fresh veggies picked from the garden, labeling paper bags with sassafrass root and baking bread and cookies. It was the baking that provided the next moment - baking peanut butter cookies. He had helped me mix the ingredients for the bread and the cookies and was sitting on the counter as I stirred it all up - wanting to help - but cookies dough gets hard for little ones to stir sometimes. So as I rolled the dough up, forming the balls to be placed on the cookies sheet, I told him he could make the criss-cross pattern with the fork. I dipped the fork in the flour and showed him how. He was thrilled! He loved doing that! "Oh this is fun! I can do this!" he exclaimed. I watched as he happily worked. Again, he stopped and looked at me. I bout fell into those eyes, eyes glistening with happiness and love. "Momma, can I have a hug?" We were covered in flour as that warm and comfy feeling filled my heart and soul. That evening I could feel a flood of love in my house, even as we busied ourselves with the prepartion of the next day. It was like a dam had busted and all the energy was aimed straight at my family.
This is what I had wanted for the summer. To share a love of the life and the world with my sons - espically my youngest son. I fear those precious moments with my older two sons these days will be fewer and farther between. Looking back now I can see that my being layed off may be the best thing that has happened for this family. I wish I had been layed off when my older boys were young.
Following is a post I made on a message board that I used to be active on. It tells of another magickal moment that I wanted to include here. Magickal Moments dont' happen often enough to be taken for granted. Be thankful when they happen and treasure them in your heart. Make time to spend with your loved ones. Wasted time isnt' a returnable thing.
8-26-02
Last night me and the oldest decided to bake some cookies.
The youngest came running, so excited, into the kitchen.
"I wanna help!" "I wanna lick the spoon"
As the 3 of us were in the kitchen gathering the ingredients the middle son came in.
"What kind are we baking?"
I had the warmest feeling in my heart as all 3 boys momentairly pitched in to get the project rolling. Then, the oldest wandered back into the living room, followed close behing by the middle child.
As I walked by the youngest, who was perched on a stool, he reached out for me. I turned and there was the biggest ole smile and he said, "Mama ya know why I love parents? Cause sometimes they bake cookies!" His eyes were twinkling as he leaned in to give me one of them ever so precious hugs.
Then he climbed down and joined his brothers in the living room. What a toasty feeling I had.
As my ears starting picking up on, "No, it's my turn." "Leave it alone." "Ya'll never let me play." it dawned on me that moments that we just had were few and far between. I realize that childhood is a fleeting thing. I think I'm gonna start baking more cookies.
Posted at 08:14 am by Ocalee
Sunday, April 18, 2004
Be gone worry and strife,
Welcome peace and prosperity into my life!
Be gone sickness and doubt,
Welcome good health within and without!
~~Ocalee, 2003
Posted at 08:52 pm by Ocalee
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Brother Hawk (March 20th meditation)
I saw a red-tail hawk flying.
I asked, "Brother Hawk, are you here for me? What are you trying to tell me?"
He landed, and from his tree branch said,
"To keep a keen eye out for things that may and things that may not help you prosper. Those things are out there hiding from you but are there for you. You must watch for them."
He turned his head, then flew away.
Posted at 01:41 pm by Ocalee
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
What is a Witch?
from the Manor House
A witch follows the cycles of the seasons. Wiccan Holidays follow what is called the "Wheel of the Year." A witch feels a direct connection to nature and divinity because he/she recognizes we are connected to all of Nature and the divine is all of nature and ourselves. A Witch knows the power in all things and is able to use this power to his/her advantage but never to do harm.
Posted at 11:35 am by Ocalee
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
A Ritual for Change & Healing
(This was preformed 1-18-2003, the following is taken from notes in my BOS as was written 1-19-2003.)
I had been feeling a bit on the down side for too long and had been trying to come out of my lull but nothing I tried did any good. Yesterday, when I stuck my head out the back door, I was struck full force by the sun reflecting off the snow and this ritual suddenly came to me.
I took my chalice to my Beltane spot and gathered snow from all four corners. Brought it in and sat it in the middle of the altar and removed everything elese.
I called to the North, East, South and West, casting a circle.
Then I placed a green candle in front of the chalice and lite it. As the candle burned I prayed for change to take place within me just as it would with the snow. That I receive healing for my spirit. And that the energy that it takes to change the snow to water be sent to me to change the lull back into general good feelings. After the snow melted I blessed myself in the 7 charka areas to cleanse, then cleansed my altar with the snow and opened my circle.
Posted at 01:37 pm by Ocalee
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