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The Actual Truth About Halloween

The Actual Truth About Halloween

Why is Halloween on October 31? The actual holiday is called Samhain (Summers' End). October 31st, is Samhain Eve. This is the Pagan New Year. Read on to learn more.

Doesn't Halloween have pagan roots? Yes, Halloween has Pagan roots. Christians used Pagan traditions in there own celebration called All Martyrs Day which was established on May 13th, 609 A.D. Pope Gregory III later expanded the celebration between 731-741 A.D. to include all saints as well as martyrs, and moved the day from May 13 to November 1.

Where does the word Halloween come from? It is a contraction of the words " All Hallows Eve" which is what some have come to call All Souls Day. All Souls Day is what they started calling the holiday when they added Saints to the celebration of All Martyrs Day.

Why do people dress up in costumes? Originally, it was to hide their true identity from the spirits of the dead that might pass through the veil at midnight on October 31st.

Why do people say, “Trick or Treat?” Do want me to play a "trick" on you or will you give me a "treat"? Homeless children went around begging for food in groups on this day. If you did not give a "treat" you got a "trick". It's really that simple.

How did witches become a part of Halloween? Witches became a part of Halloween to make them seem evil. The stereotypes surrounding witches were meant to harm those that wish no ill on anyone else. Much like the stereotypes that surrounded those that were brought to America to be slaves. This was not right then, nor is it right now. People are afraid of what they do not understand, and when human beings are afraid of something they make it evil. The word witch simply means "wise one". Whereas, the word "Witchcraft" means craft of the wise.

Anyone with access to the internet can track down the original meanings of these words and most important holiday for Pagans.

Here are web addresses to references that can get you started. The truth is out there, you just have to be willing to let it find you.

References:

http://www.history.com/topics/halloween

http://www.paganlibrary.com/reference/derivation_of_witch.php

Homemade Carpet Cleaning Recipe

Homemade Carpet Cleaning Recipe

Steam Cleaning Solution

When it's time to clean your carpets, try this solution.

•  1/4 cup ammonia
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 3 teaspoons dish washing soap
• a little less than 1 gallon hot water
• 4-5 drops of Tea Tree Oil (more or less depending on your sense of smell)

Mix everything in a large bucket. Pour it into your steam cleaner and then follow the regular directions of use.

No steam cleaner? Try this!!!

Spot Cleaner

•  1 cup white vinegar 
• 1 cup warm water
• 2-3 drops of Tea Tree oil (more or less depending on your sense of smell)

Mix in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture directly on the stain and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Use a damp cloth to rub out the stain and the vinegar mixture.

If that doesn't get the stain out, do the following:

Mix vinegar, dish soap and baking soda to make a paste. Use your fingertips to rub it into the carpet. Let it sit to dry completely. Vacuum over it several times to get everything up.

Let me know how well this works for you. As always, Blessed be!!!

Love Always,
Stevie

Summer Solstice Ritual

Summer Solstice Ritual

Seasonal Supplies

• Apples, Peaches and Cherries
• Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, and Lavender (dried for the spell and fresh for your dish)
• A colorful variety of Wax Begonias, Periwinkles, Passionflower, Marigolds and Sunflowers
• Yellow or Gold Candle
• Gold or Yellow Robe, Shirt or Dress
• Piece of White Cloth or Cloth Pouch
• Piece of Red String or Yarn

Instructions
1 Prepare for the Summer Solstice ritual by gathering your cloth or cloth pouch and herbs. Meditate on your pain, trouble, sorrow and/or illness. Tie the cloth or pouch with a red string or piece yarn and keep it for the ritual.

2 Think about the qualities of fire and contemplate what you need protection from. Write down the areas of your life that need strengthening. The Summer Solstice ritual is a time to amass courage.

3 Collect the flowers for your Summer Solstice. Cleanse yourself and dress for the ritual. Find a gold or yellow candle for your altar to represent the god in ritual.

4 Make dishes with fresh herbs. Tomato soup/sauce, with its red color, is suitable for the season. Eat fresh local fruit/fruit salad at the close of the ritual for a sweet end to summer.

5 Set up your altar with the flowers, candles, pouch of herbs and any other tools you wish to use and cast your circle. At the moment most suitable to you during your ritual, hold the pouch of herbs in both hands. Pour all your troubles, sorrows and pain into the pouch mentally. When you've finished the ritual, bury the pouch as deep in the ground as possible for you.


Tips & Warnings

• Buy flowers from your local nursery or pick them from your own garden to make a wreath to wear during the Summer Solstice ritual.
• Educate yourself about fire safety if you're performing the ritual outdoors and have a bonfire. This time of year is notorious for uncontrollable wildfires.

This is another spell I found and tweaked for use in Florida. Good luck!!!!

Love,

Stevie

A Wiccan Women's Determination

A Wiccan Woman’s Determination

I embrace the current season of my life, and maximize my time in it. I resist the urge rush through any portion of this journey. I live with a spirit of contentment.

2. A Decision To Champion Goddess Femininity

I champion our Lady’s model for womanhood, and teach it to my daughters and encourage its support by my sons.

3. A Decision To Value Myself and Celebrate Others

I accept and celebrate my uniqueness, and encourage the distinctions I admire in others.

4. A Decision To Be Devoted To Nature and Defined By Spirit Love

I live as a woman answerable to Nature and faithfully committed to the love of  the Lord and Lady.

5. A Decision To Devote My Best to Father God’s Priorities For Me

I devote the best of myself, my time, and my talents to the primary roles the Lord and Lady have entrusted to me in this life.

6. A Decision To Esteem Others

I am quick to listen and slow to speak. I care about the concerns of others, but remember that I must care for myself in order to help them.

7. A Decision To Release Others From The Prison of My Hurt

I forgive those who have wronged me and ask the forgiveness of those that I have wronged.

8. A Decision To Live with the Highest Standard of Virtue and Purity

I do not tolerate evil influences even in the most justifiable form in myself or my home, but embrace and encourage a life of purity.

9. A Decision To Care

I pursue justice, love mercy, and extend compassion toward others.

10. A Decision To Be the Kind Of Woman Who Truly Blesses Her Lover

I am faithful to my spouse and honor him in my conduct and conversation. I aspire to be a suitable partner for him to help him reach his full potential.

11. A Decision To Train My Children in Righteousness

I demonstrate and teach my children how to love with all their hearts, minds, and strength, and will train them to respect authority and live responsibly.

12. A Decision To Make My Home a Welcome Place To Be

I cultivate a peaceful home where Divine presence is sensed not only through acts of love and service, but also through the pleasant and grateful attitude with which I perform them.

13. A Decision to Live Today with Tomorrow in Mind

I make today’s decisions with tomorrow’s impact in mind. I consider my current choices remembering those who will come after me.

Curse Removal

Curse Removal

You need:

1. A mirror

2. Lemon & salt

3. 3 white candles

4. A clean cloth

Set the 3 white candles up in a triangle pointing away from you. Place the mirror in the middle the triangle.

*Beginning from the right and in clockwise manor, light the first candle while saying:

I light this candle, 

to let it shine,

lighting this heart and love of mine,

Making it strong and making it true,

love is flowing into all I do.

*Light the second candle while saying:

I light this candle, 

to let it shine,

lighting this perfect mind of mine,

Making it strong and making it true,

Logic is flowing through all I do.

*Light the third candle while saying:

I light this candle,

to let it shine,

lighting this perfect soul of mine,

letting it rise and guiding me true,

flowing through all I will and do.

*Put a some lemon and salt on the mirror with your fingers,
and gently rub in a circular motion on the mirror while saying:

Mirror be clear and mirror be bright,

mirror by day and mirror by night,

shining clearly for all to see,

mirror is always protecting me

Mirror mirror shining free

blocking all negativity

send it far away from me

by the power of three

Heart, mind and soul combined,

angels and guardians are all aligned,

Three times the power,

three times the love,

we are blessed by the stars above,

we are blessed by the earth and sun,

So it shall be,

let it harm none.

*Clean the mirror with an image of pure white protective light in your mind. When you finish, thank each white candle in turn and blow them out. Leave the mirror on your altar over night, and place it in the window closest to your front door n the morning.

Good luck with this spell! Have faith in your abilities and it will work well. Blessed be!!!

Love Always,

Stevie