A Witch's World

Happy Thanksgiving and New Year's Projects

2007-11-22T15:13:00.000-08:00

Greetings and a very Happy Thanksgiving to all. I'm currently on travel with my husband, Todd, visiting his family for the holiday. We've done much of the traditional celebrations, and even getting a little much needed rest along with piece and quiet. Throughout the day I've contemplated on what I'm thankful and grateful for and have made a conscious effort to keep any and all negative thoughts from entering my mind.

Over the next several weeks, I will be working on projects that I plan to launch in January including my special event contracting and consulting business, Spellbinding Events by Sage; launching my aromatherapy business website, Goddess Goods by Sage; working towards my ministry ordination; continued work on my book project, After the Spell is Cast; completing my current level of study with Sisters of the Burning Branch, and studying for my fund raising certification. All this on top of my full time work, continued home improvements and interior decorating, and getting ready and celebrating the holidays.

I'm currently working on how I will celebrate Yule this year and will post the details here when complete.

Until then...

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage NightStar

Loving More Than One

2007-11-12T09:13:00.000-08:00

Although I've learned over the last few years that we have the ability to love more than one person at a time and that each of us may have many sole mates on different levels, what I've recently discovered is that although you can love several people simultaneously, it is difficult to juggle each relationship, give each person equal and deserving respect, while meeting their individual needs. In addition, when one relationship is not going well, the other relationships may suffer. This can put extreme pressure on all concerned. Is it worth it? Is there more value and fulfillment by loving and getting different things from different people or putting your energy into one person and taking that relationship to infinite levels of intimacy where you can meet each other needs? I wonder...

Living the magickal life,

Sage NightStar

Changing Changes

2007-11-12T09:03:00.001-08:00

It has been a while since I posted my last blog. The past few months have been a time of reconsidering past decisions--one being to leave the Sisters of the Burning Branch for a short time while I pursued other goals, such as becoming a minister. I have returned to the Sisters of the Burning Branch because I found that I missed my sisters and all gifts they brought to my life. I also realized that with the right discipline, I can also work towards my ordination and other goals.

My health has been a bit of a struggle recently and changing doctors has been a move in the right direction to get proper diagnosis instead of just treating symptoms. My battle with cancer certainly left its mark, but thankfully I remain in remission.

My professional work has been a bit of a challenge simply because there are no common goals between local government and priviate entities with regards to the work I do. I have no control over this, and have deferred to a higher authority. Still, it is a good job with many benefits, including security.

I continue to write and managed to get published more frequently these days in the Wiccan and Pagan Community. This is where my heart is and I continue to build my life around the Craft.

Until next time...

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage NightStar

Changes and Decisions

2007-08-04T13:16:00.000-07:00

8/4/07

Greetings to all. It has been some time since my last blog for many reasons.

I've been doing a great deal of soul searching and talking with my partner and my "life coach", and I've made the decision to discontinue my studies with Sisters of the Burning Branch Circle. Instead I'm going to focus on a program to become Wiccan Clergy and to pursue my professional writing.

This decision was not an easy one, but I had to make some choices in order to maintain my health and keep my sanity. I just cannot do all the projects that I desire, and needed to be true to myself and fulfill my passion to serve the Wiccan Community.

I'm sad but happy with my choice and now can move forward without "killing" myself to get things done, feeling guilty, or seeking validation and credentials that I really already possess.

Living the magickal life,

Sage NightStar

Beltane/Derby/Changes and Choices

2007-05-05T05:55:00.000-07:00

5/4/07

Greetings to all. Happy Beltane week! And good luck to all contenders in today's Run for the Roses, the 133 annual Kentucky Derby.

As an event manager, the ideal dream job would be to manage the Kentucky Derby and the 2-week event leading up to it, Derby Days.

Many witches would consider horse racing cruelty to animals, but let me assure you these animals were born to run and compete and they get better care than most humans I know.

As many of you are aware, I've been dealing with some fairly intense medical issues over the past several months. I've been diagnosed with potential seizure disorder symptoms that the doctors are working to reverse. I'm much better these days, and continue to catch up on all projects that got put on hold.

Many thanks to all who attend my Living the Magickal Life workshop at Spirit Quest. It was a relaxing weekend, and I thoroughly enjoyed the interaction with others. My objective when conducting workshops is to ask questions and engage all participants in the conversation instead of just talking at people as I've experienced as a workshop participant.

I've been giving some thought lately to updating and revising my life mission and objectives related to my service in the Wiccan world. There is so much that I want to do and offer, it is difficult to fit it all in and to choose the strategies. I haven't made any decisions yet, but will post them here.

My dreams have been quite vivid and active lately. I know that some of them are related to "unfinished" business in my life and how my life would have been different if I had made other choices. I believe these images remind me of how fortunate I am to have made the choices I did.

Living the Magickal Life,
Sage NightStar

A Healing Time

2007-03-27T07:47:00.000-07:00

3/27/07

Greetings. It has been a while since my last entry. I've been addressing some medical issues and spending time healing.

I'm happy to announce that I will be conducting a new workshop that I've developed called Living the Magickal Life, Wise Words from a Witch, at Spring Quest 2007, April 20-22, 2007 in Raleigh, NC.

Hope to see many of you there.

More later...

Living the Magical Life,

Sage NightStar

The Dogmatic Approach

2007-01-31T19:12:00.000-08:00

1/31

I've been doing a great deal of thinking over the past few days about my believes that every religion has similarities and that we should build on these strengths rather than focus on differences resulting in conflict. This is a very dogmatic attitude and is difficult to debate, which is why taking this approach can be very frustrating to those who choose to focus on religious differences. It neutralizes their attacks.

Imagine how different our world would be if everyone embraced religious diversity, blended spiritual paths, and worshipped together without prejudices. That would be a magickal miracle.

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage NightStar

Religious Freedom

2007-01-31T05:06:00.000-08:00

1/31

As I continue to ponder my recent conversation with Christians, one of the basis for their argument against Wicca and other alternative religions was that America was founded on Christian values. Well guess what, we also live in a Country that recognizes religious freedom and choice!

Any religious claim can be debated, but I speak only to my own personal practice and experience. Although there are Christians who present some facts about Wicca, they do so in ways to speak and preach against it. As long as Christians speak out against Wicca, I will continue my mission to educate that being a Witch and Wiccan is not a bad thing.

Okay, I'm done.

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage NightStar

Why I Became a Witch

2007-01-30T18:26:00.000-08:00

I had an interesting conversation this evening with two Christians who were conducting a radio broadcast about Wicca and Witchcraft. One of them had written a book on Wicca and was labeled "an expert on Wicca". How can you be an expert on something you have never experienced? I occasionally look for opportunities to engage in conversations with Christians about Wicca to see where the discussion leads, hoping that one day they will simply say, "We don't share your Wiccan beliefs, but we will respect them. And, we will cease speaking out against Wicca". (Keep dreaming Sage.) They asked me why I became a Witch. The truth is I can't remember not being a Witch, despite being raised Southern Baptist. And as a stumbled through my answer, I did some sole searching. The conversation naturally led to debatable issues, which I refused to engage in or was not given a chance to respond to, however, they were harsh and even critized my neutral attitude. It just angered them all the more. I found it amusing.

While following Christianity, I was never spiritually fulfilled or enlightened. I was just preached at and to. I was frustrated by living my life according to others, while I watched them carry out the very behaviors they spoke out against. I learned with much hurt that I could not trust my so-called "Christian" friends and teachers. I questioned how the Bible could be the "Word", as they say, with an infinite number of interpretations that could be sculpted to suit anyone's agenda (and they say there is no one definition for Wicca!). I wanted an environment where women were treated equally. I questioned why a loving God ruled by threats and judgements. I wanted the freedom to experience the Divine Spirit myself, and not believe based on someone else's testimony or the threat of "going to hell". So, I went searching.

Wicca does not coming knocking on your door. You seek it. Wicca is a participatory religion, and you take an active role in creating your life. The Wiccan Rede, "Do What You Will and Bring Harm To None, when followed as Spirit intended, provides the guidance to make wise decisions. True Wiccans are non-judgemental and have proven to be more trustworthy, as least in my experiences, than others outside the circle. My life completely changed for the better and has continued to do so since I became Wiccan. These are just some of the reasons I became and remain a Witch and there isn't anything anyone can say that will ever change my mind. And if there is an eternal hell,I'll take my chances.

I have vowed not to dispute or debate about any religion, including Wicca, because anyone passionate and knowledgeable about their chosen spiritual path can find ample historical information and examples (however extreme, inflated or unbelievable) to support their views and build their case against another religion. It is an unproductive conversation. There is no one right religion. And it is all contingent on one thing, faith! I will, however, share my own knowledge and experiences with Wicca and to identify and build on religious commonalities, such as faith in a higher power and exercising that faith in our own unique ways for the greater good. However, what I have realized is that more main stream religions refuse to acknowledge that all spiritual paths even have commonalities. Aknowledging that we are connected by being humans with the same needs and desires deflates their arguments against Wicca and other alternative paths.

There will always be misunderstandings about Wicca because if you don't practice it you will ever experience what we call ,the Mysteries. They just don't get it and they never will.

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage NightStar

Off to a Rough Start

2007-01-20T18:27:00.000-08:00

1/20

Greetings to all. The new year has been quite challenging for me medically, and I'm currently under the care of my doctors and researching alternative techniques to address the physical symptoms I'm suffering from.

My schedule is also full with travel and many projects, some of which are behind schedule due to my health issues.

I'm focusing on getting well and back on schedule.

More later...

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage NightStar

New Year's Resolutions

2007-01-01T15:49:00.000-08:00

1/1/07

Greetings. Well, my first resolution in 2007 is to blog more. This has been a bit of a challenge this past year because I tend to be a private person, and it is difficult to keep an online journal when you like to keep things to yourself. But, I'll continue to share the magickal part of my life as well as what it is like to be a Witch in today's world.

My other resolutions include changing my eating habits and becoming more active. Like others, I renewed my gym membership along with my husband so we can workout together. But, since I hate the gym I've decided I need other activities that I'm motivated to do such as more horseback riding, returning to the dance of ballet, ice and roller skating, bowling, yoga, pilates, and kickboxing. Other motiviations are using the steam room at the gym, tanning occassionally (ok, so you gotta have a few bad habits), fitting into some of my clothes hanging in the closet that have shrunk a bit, and just feeling better. I'm also going to increase my use of herbs and reiki techniques for healing.

My projects and goals for the year include: continuing my book project, completing my studies with the Sisters of the Burning Branch, expanding my website, passing my fund raising certification exam, creating a new BOS, and a few other projects I'm keeping to myself for the moment.

Wishing you the best in 2007 and you live the magical life.

Blessings,

Sage NightStar

The Witches New Year

2006-10-31T19:05:00.000-08:00

Happy Samhain to all--the end of summer, the turning of the wheel and the beginning of the Witches new year.

This is my time of year for purging, cleaning out, organizing, reflecting, being grateful, making changes, and starting anew a refreshed in many areas of my life.

I have much to be grateful for during the past year. It is the first anniversary of my website. I've begun my own aromatherapy and craft business. I've published my first column in "Preistess Pathways". I conducted my first handfasting ritual just a few weeks ago. I've completed a considerable number of assignments towards becoming a High Preistess. I've begun teaching workshops on Wicca, Witchcraft and Magick. I've built many frienships and relationships with individuals within the Pagan and Wiccan community. I've manifested some very challenging magickal objectives. I've received a raise and two bonuses at work. My spouse took a new position, which gives us more time together. And the list goes on.

My challenges continue to be not having enough time to do all those things on the ever present to do list and taking time for myself both spiritually and physically.

In the coming year, I plan to focus on honoring my spirituality in all areas of my life. I find when I do this, I'm completely connected to the Universe, and I'm at my happiest. Isn't that how life should be?!

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage NightStar

A Weird Week

2006-09-16T17:54:00.000-07:00

This past week has been a weird one for me. My energy level has been way down, had no appetite at all and I fought sinus problems, sore throat and other flu like symptoms and then the side effects of the medicine the doctor gave me. I had to cancel and reschedule several meetings and appointments, and spent a great deal of time trying to rest and sleep to get my energy level up and my health back in balance.

After several days of being completely worthless, I finally got some energy back and spent today catching up on house work and business. I believe my poor body, mind and spirit just needed some down time after coming off the event season before plunging into all the other projects I was anxious to get to work on, so it forced the down time on me. I have to learn to slow down occasionally and give myself a break, even from my passions and the fun stuff and not feel that I'm waisting time. I don't have to be doing something every second of every day. It is ok to just be sometimes.

I find when I'm most content is when I'm taking care of myself and spending my time on spiritual growth and service, whether it be by spending time with my Coven sisters, reading, writing, or creating/selling my aromatherapy products. I'm working now on approaching my professional career in event management and business development with my spirituality and also finding a stronger spiritual connection with my spouse, as we each approach spirituality differently. I know other Witches who are married to non-magickal individuals and sometimes the difference does not cause problems or issues, but can be a barrier to reaching spiritual ectasy together. My spouse is a very open minded Christian and I'm a Witch, and we desire a deeper connection with each other on a higher level. Our first step is to spend more time together so we can focus on this and figure out how to do it. And perhaps once we work through this and are successful, it may prove to be a book project we can do together to help other couples with similar challenges.

Another project for my "Want To Do" list. Will I ever learn!

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage NightStar

My Favorite Time of Year

2006-09-09T06:10:00.000-07:00

Greetings.

Now that my event management busy season is over, I can take some time to do the things I most enjoy as nature brings a Witch's favorite time of year--autumn, Mabon, cool nights, a rainbow of colors among the trees, fall and harvest festivals, pumkins, Samhain, etc.

My very good friend, Dorothy Morrison and her very dear friend and sidekick, MR Sellars, will be doing readings and workshops this weekend at Magickal Moons, in Occaquan, VA, the store my friend Samantha partly owns. It will be good to see them and be in like-minded company, which I'm craving so much after months of hard work.

I've been asked to teach at the Sisters of the Burning Branch Mabon and Samhain retreats, so I'm preparing the workshops and materials to facilitate classes about Creating Magickal Entities based on my friend, Taylor Ellwood's book, as well as poppet and collage magick. These are 3 techniques that I use often, and I hope that others can use them as well.

I will be participating in the following craft shows with my new company, Goddess Goods by Sage, hand-processed products for the mind, heart, body and spirit as well as Reiki sessions and tarot readings:

Breast Cancer Crusade Benefit Sale on Sept. 16, on the grounds of the Snowden Office Building located on the corner of Jeff Davis Highway, (Rt. 1), at the entrance of Mary Washington Hospital;

Brooke Point High School Craft Fair, on November 4, at Brooke Point High School, 1700 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA; and

26th Annual Candy Cane Castle, December 2, at the Hillendale Fire House Corner of Dale Blvd. and Hillendale Dr., Dale City, VA.

I plan to register for other shows and will post them here.

For the past several months, I've been writing and preparing for officiating my first hand-fasting ritual that will take place on Oct. 7. It has been a real delight meeting and planning with the couple and I will promote this service more in the future.

I've fallen a bit behind in my High Priestess studies, and I will be working on catching up and devoting more time to my column and book project.

Since Samhain is around the corner, I'm giving some thought to contacting the faith community to schedule speaking opportunities so that I may share who Witches really are and what we really do, as myself and others continue to address the stigma still associated with Wicca and Witchcraft.

After 10+ years as a Witch, I finally got the Witch's traditional familiar, the cat. Well, she's not a cat yet, but she will be. Right now, she is a tiny black and white butter ball of fur with big green eyes and ears. And I appropriately named her, Bastet, after the Egyptian Goddess. I'd forgotten what fun it is to have a cat. She's loveable, curious, intelligent, and a little mysterious--a little like the rest of us.

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage NightStar

Busy Season

2006-07-17T06:16:00.000-07:00

Greetings and Bright Blessings.

As a professional Event Manager, this is my most busiest season--working 24/7 with barely enough time to get the laundry done, pay the bills and do the grocery shopping-- those everyday activites that cut so much into our time.

Fortunatley, after Labor Day things will slow down, and I get back to a bit of normal living.

Until then, I'm working on prosperity and money spells. More later...

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage NightStar

Vacation, Friends and The Goat

2006-06-06T16:38:00.000-07:00

Last week I took my annual spring vacation a few days before and following Memorial Day. I refuse to drive anywhere near Northern VA around Memorial Day weekend. The traffic is horrific during normal times and around holidays it is even worse.

I usally plan out my time off to include gatherings, shopping, catching up on errands, spring cleaning, tanning, correspondence, etc., but this time I did what I felt like doing each day and still got much accomplished and with less stress. I also created what I call a Business Plan for my life capturing prosperity opportunities as well as identifying the core areas of my life I want to focus on such as my book project and column, aromtherapy/craft business, consulting/contract work, and spiritual studying and services, in addition to my full time profession.

These aspirations keep my calendar quite full and I struggle with time to take care of the house and my physical self. Housework is not one of my favorite tasks, and I hate the term "working out". I'm creating a spiritual approach to exercise to include activities that I can associate with my connection to the Divine and that I enjoy such as yoga, belly dancing, hiking, etc. , and referring to strength training as body sculpting, this approach is much more sexier and treats my body as the natural artwork that it is.

I'm back at work this week and my busy season has begun with major events and preparing for fall craft shows. I'm also working on marketing the book project to area new age and magick stores. This week has also been a time for connecting with special friends. My friend, Samantha continues to be a great supporter, and I also am helping with her endeavors. Mona and I went to the VA Ren Fair. My friend, Thomas, recently moved to New York, but is keeping in touch. I heard from an old friend, Neal, that I used to work with. And one of my best boyfriends/girlfriends, Patrick, is inheriting a large piece of property--he really needs a break and this is it!

My newest addiction is listening to the scanner my spouse programmed for me. I can pick up police, fire, sherriff, etc. calls and responses from several jurisdictions. It is like have my own Law and Order. One call tonight was from a neighbor complaining about the goat next door who was making a loud noise. He was rescued, but was being kept in a neighborhood that doesn't allow goats. Let's hope he gets a good home!

Living the magickal life,

Sage

A "Witch" Session

2006-05-24T17:20:00.000-07:00

Since I'm trying to make it a habit and not use foul language, this entry is called the "Witch" Session as opposed to the "B word" Session.

The past few weeks have been filled with some challenges and issues.

My spouse and I had a major checking account issue (of no fault of our own) and while I sent him to the bank, I performed the swifting energy spell taught to me by Dorothy Morrison. Presto, problem solved and people at fault very embarrassed.

Someone who has been a great friend basically blew me off when I asked for a few moments of his time and advice on a project that I've been working on, despite my support of him in many ways and while I stand by and watch as he supports his others. This hurts. It wasn't so much that he didn't have time, it was the undertone of his words in response to my request, or lack there of I should say. My response to him was just as curt. Perhaps he'll get the message, but I suspect his own "celebrity" is going to his head. He could have been a little more sensitive.

I get 75+ emails a day from just one of my group communcations, which does not include my regular communications and other group email lists. It can be overwhelming and as a result of trying to weed out the useless and mundane emails, I almost missed an important deadline related to plans for Samhain. I tried to communicate the issue of so many emails and those with deadlines needing to stand out, but the facilitator's suggestion to solve the issue didnt' solve the issue.

My mother, who I call by her first name because she's just not a very good mother and has been hurtful to me over the years, "acted out" at a recent family event. This is not a first-time episode. She puts menial things ahead of family and it drives me absolutely crazy. She's also getting older, is set in her ways and oblivious to the hurt she causes me and my sisters. And when called on the carpet, she plays the victim. She will never change, and I struggle with not being able to let go of the hurt.

Sometimes you just gotta vent, and this is one of those times.

On a more positive note, work is going well, my writing is going well, and I get some me time coming up soon. Even during life's aggrevations, I always try to be grateful and focus on making my life the best it can be.

Being a Witch does not mean my life is perfect, but it does give me the power to make it all better.

Living the magickal life,

Sage NightStar

Dorothy Morrison

2006-05-14T07:43:00.000-07:00

Greetings to all.

Yesterday I got to spend time with someone I consider a mentor and friend, Dorothy Morrison.
She came to 13 Magickal Moons in Occaquan, Va (a place that belongs to some other friends and where my Coven Sister, Samantha, teaches). Dorothy is promoting her new book "Dancing the Goddess Incarnate" and taught one of the best classes I've ever participated in on sweeping energy. I spent some 1/1 time with her, and she signed a photo and book for me and blessed her very first ritual robe that she wore at her first degree initiation that I now I possess along with her first set of tarot cards. Dorothy donated these items to an online auction to raise money for Katrina, and I was fortunate to win the bids and support a cause to close to her heart.

Today, my husband and I are meeting with the couple that I'm handfasting in October. This is my very first handfasting, and I'm very excited and enjoying the thought and preparation process. I'm also very grateful for the support and participation by my consort.

I'm working on reorganizing my Book of Shadows into a handmade/written version as well a computerized printed version. Many of my rituals and spells are composed at the keyboard, other creative works are done by hand. I enjoy both processes.

It is Mother's Day. Since I'm Mommy only to my little dog, part of me feels left out on this day. But, as women and especially Witches we have the power to birth and mother many things. So, I focus on the many projects I've created and the ones still manifesting. And I can't help but be a little thankful for the freedom my spouse and I have as a childless couple and I'm glad for the choices I've made.

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage NightStar

Down Time/New Beginnings

2006-04-28T05:46:00.000-07:00

4/28/06

Greetings and Blessed Be.

It has been several weeks since my last post, "A Fresh Start". Shortly after that entry, I became very ill after having a negative reaction to some medication to the point where I could not get out of bed for two weeks. Needless to say, the Universe was telling me I needed to slow down and forced me to take some unscheduled down time before beginning a new.

So, now I'm playing catch up on work and writing, while also getting ready to take a few days of retreat with my Coven mates to celebrate Beltane. I'm going to also use this time to recharge my batteries, reflect, and make some more changes to my lifestyle to avoid being forced to take time off.

I've also been contemplating the need and use of modern medicine and how it works with or against Wiccan and other alternative healing approaches such as Reiki. I have completed level 2 towards my Reiki masters. You would think that being somewhat knowledgeable and somewhat skilled at alernative healing, my health would be in better condition. However, just because we are magickal doesn't mean that we are protected from getting sick. We are still human, and the human body fails us at times. And in the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth, are physical bodies are not ment to live forever, but our soul reincarnates into a new living being. We can do take preventative measures (diet, vitamins, meditation, exercise, etc.) to reduce the chances of getting sick and improve our current physical condition. And when the body does fail us, we do have both modern medicine and alternative healing techniques that can work together if approached in the right way that can make us better and in many cases, save our lives, at least until the Universe deems it time for death and rebirth. Being in remission from cancer, I'm grateful for the modern medicine that has prolonged my life, and a few healing rituals didn't hurt.

The weekend is drawing near and the car must be packed for the retreat.

Many blessings to all.

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage NightStar

A Fresh Start

2006-04-01T07:26:00.000-08:00

Well it's April 1st and spring is in the air as they say. We turn the clocks up tonight, and I've already put the winter clothes in storage and pulled out the spring and summer wear. Yea! A fresh start.

Other new events have taken place as well. My partner, Todd, got a new job in town where we live with no commute. This will change our lives significantly, giving us much more quality time together. I wonder how I will handle that being the independent woman I am and having my man around when I want him and when I don't. Actually, I'm looking forward to seeing him more everyday and sharing a bigger part of my life with him. We get a little closer each day, although this is often taken for granted, unforeseen and not acknowledged. The truth is I couldn't live with out him, and I don't tell him often enough. Perhaps he will read this.

Work continues to be busy. The magickal entity I created to address a profession issue seems to be working with low energy, since I have not had the need to give it high energy since the creation.

With spring comes allergies, so off to the doctor I went. In addition, all that chemotherapy I had has put me into pre-menapause (subject of another entry). Let me just say, it is not fun, is quite an adjustment, and I'm still waiting for the new medicine I'm on to kick in. Still waiting.....

I have much to do this weekend, so I'll close for now. Happy spring!

Living the magickal life,

Sage

Ostara Ritual

2006-03-19T06:13:00.000-08:00

Greetings and Ostara Blessings,

Ostara is the Wiccan Sabbat for planting seeds to give birth to our desires. Think about something you want to give birth to, create, start, manifest, etc., dye some Ostara eggs, complete the following chant and write it out on spell paper, place it in your burning cauldron, and hide your eggs in the forest as an offering to the animals who will give birth to their young this spring.

Ostara 2006

In the name of the Great Lord and Lady
Who bring us all things new and bright
I, _______________________
Give birth to my great desire
With the power of the Old Ones
On this Ostara night.

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage!

Mercury Retrograde

2006-03-17T17:39:00.000-08:00

Greetings.

Today brought some insights into many mishaps, frustrations, bad news, etc. happening all around and to me over the past few weeks. I learned from our good friend, Silver RavenWolf, that Mercury retrograde is affecting our actions, communications, moods, etc.

This explains alot! And the lessons I relearned and was reminded of is not to be so hard on myself (nobody is perfect and we all make mistakes--even silly, not-paying attention, multi-tasking mistakes), have patience with others, and continue focusing on the many good things that happen.

I've given birth to the magickal entity who is assisting me with an issue/person involved in my fulltime job. I've already begun to see changes and results from this work, and I will continue to report in this blog journaling as I watch the magick unfold.

I've been quite on task lately--always tacking the ever present "to do" list. Still working on carving out more time for writing and spirituality.

Goddess Goods will be available soon on the website with photos and ordering information and FREE samples. I'm also starting to do some craft shows to help market my new little business.

The book project is a slow process these days, which tells me I need some focused effort here.

My husband and partner celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary this week. He's such a loving guy and I'm very lucky to have him as my life mate. He's not Wiccan or Magickal but he's spiritual in his own way and together we create our own type of Magic.

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage!

Waiting for the Natural High

2006-03-14T05:22:00.000-08:00

Greetings.

Last week was really bad. Several disappointing and unfortunate events took place, and this week is starting off with the same negative energy. Lost my temper yesterday when someone pushed my botton. I get really tired sometimes of being the "good" Witch, because it can led to others taking advantage of you. I work to hard helping others to warrant such abuse. I'm just going to lay low for a while, until this all passes.

I've spent the last few weeks focusing on creating a magickal entity to assist me in a professional situation related to the incident noted above. Today is the full moon, so its work will soon begin. In order for this magickal strategy to manifest my needs and desires, I have to develop and improve my own skills so that I can work in unison with the entity. It will be a very interesting process to follow and when the magick actually works, it is a natural high that cannot be duplicated byforeign substances.

More later...

Living the Magickal Live,
Sage

The To Do List

2006-03-06T05:10:00.000-08:00

Greetings.

I'm still getting used to blogging on a regular basis. There is so much that I do and want to do, it is difficult to keep up sometimes.

I've been spending a great deal of time of Goddess Goods by Sage; have an article deadline today complete with spells for Priestess Pathways; in the process of creating a magickal entity to assist with a professional situation--this type of magick calls for great detail and thought and like my friend Taylor says, the magick is in the process; continuing to work on the book project and schedule opportunities to interview people; decided to pursue the CFRE Fund Raising certification--an exam that I have questioned because I believe many of the eam answers can be different for organizations with individual circumstances--however, this exam is the industry standard and I want the credentials to make myself more marketable in my professional career; I just completed my first level of Reiki training, and I plan for my Level I coven studies initiation to happen at Beltain; not to mention my full time job, my husband and my house that I'm in the process of repainting and decorating.

I take it one day at a time and do the best I can to be the most effective and productive.

Shew, I'm now out of breath and the day hasn't even begun.

Living the Magickal Life,

Sage

2006-02-22T05:03:00.000-08:00

Greetings.

The past several days have been a series of activities and minor inconveniences and frustrations.
My blazer broke down. It is amazing how a disabled vehicle has such an impact on the other mechanics and components of your life. I hate being dependable on such things, but it is necessary in this part of the world. I long to be able to walk/ride a bike to work/shopping, etc. Even taking a cab appeals to me.

I get my cast off today from my orthopedic surgery, and my first Reiki attunement is this evening by my very good friend and Reiki Master, Samantha.

I also just sent an emotional email to a very good friend with whom I've had a unique and unexpected connection. He is moving on to a new phase in his life, which in a way takes him further out of mine. But regardless, he will always be a part of my life and we will always be connected.

I had a discussion with someone this week about what qualifies one as a minister. In the laws eyes, there are certain qualifications. In mine, the knowledge and spirituality of an individual can be self-taught and self-developed. I'm ordained, but the ordaination although legal is unexceptable in the Commonwealth of VA. However, I'm planning to attend the Esoteric Theological Seminary after my coven studies are complete, which should be approved by the state, but I'm still researching.

My little sister has started Bible study classes. We had a great discussion about this. She is only comfortable with certain types of ministers--ones who teach by using the Bible as the word of God and then using stories and examples to back it up. Although she identifies sin in other people, she will not and does not stand in judgement and is respectful of other paths. She is the only person in my family (except for my partner) who has embraced by choice of spirituality and is supportive and involved. Yet, she prays for me. I guess you can't have enough of that!

My problem at work with a certain individual is still being addressed. The man has a mental illness, which was reinforced again recently. So, its difficult to take any action, magickal or otherwise, because he just can't help himself. Yet, he is doing damage and something must be done to stop him.

My line of Goddess Goods by Sage are now on display and for sale at my local hairdressers. It has been suggested to put these on the website for orders, which I will eventually do.

Another full day ahead of me.

Living the Magical Life,

Sage

New Projects

2006-02-16T04:59:00.000-08:00

Blessed Be. As you can read, I'm still not in the habit of blogging everyday.

What I have been doing is creating a line of aromatherapy products and handmade items created with a touch of magick that I call Goddess Goods by Sage (that would be me!). This products will be launched at C&S Hair Designs in Fredericksburg, VA. I'm very excited about this, but getting the right supplies, creating the actual products, choosing the right packaging, labeling, etc. can be time consuming. I think once I get a routine down the work will flow much easier. I hope to make this products available on my website and at gatherings eventually.

The first entry in my new column Witchers, part of the Sisters of the Burning Branch newsletter, has been published. This column is based on my book project, After the Spell is Cast. I'm so proud. It is a small publication, but seeing your own words in print for others to read is a rush that no drug can compare to and leaves you wanting to write more.

Magickally, I've been working hard of on raising and projecting energy. Something very difficult to master. Sitting in a magick circle and listening to drumming to raise energy just does not cut it for me. I'd rather built momentum through actual tasks associated with a certain outcome. Most of this effort is being focused on my professional work projects.

I'm also dealing with an individual whose behaviors are border line slander, so legal action may be in order. I mentioned in an earlier entry my work on creating a magickal entity. I learned about this magickal technique from my very good friend, Taylor Ellwood., co-author of "Creating Magickal Entitites". It is a method of creating an entity to do the magickal work for you in a situation that you may be too close to. I do a lot of poppet magick and performed a poppet spell to stop this individual from causing any harm. But in this case something stronger is needed because this guy is not going to take a binding lying down.

My coven work is a slow process because it requires so much of my undivided attention. I'm going to be scheduling the work so that it does not get ignored.

I'm also taking Reiki classes and working towords my masters level. Did I also mention that I'm woving more towards being an Interfaith Minister.

All this, and I still work a full-time job an hour away.

The spell to create more time is in progress, but it backfired on me last night. Insomnia was the result.

Other than that, my Magical life is good...

Sage NightStar

The Spell to Create Additional Time

2006-02-10T14:18:00.000-08:00

Greetings.

Well, as you can see, I'm still not in the habit of blog journaling everyday. I'm still working on that spell to create additional time in the day.

Each day, I get up, perform my morning Goddess devotion (candle, incense, prayer, requests, etc.), let the dogs out and give them breakfast, do a bit of cleaning (dishes, laundry, picking up, trashing dumping, etc.), check/respond to emails, do any necessary banking/bill paying, check the weather and traffic reports (I have an hour commute), make/pack lunch (in an effort to eat better and healthier), take a morning ritual bath and get dressed, let the dogs in, load the car, get gas if necessary, run errons if needed, drive to work (make calls in the car to get the best use of the commute time), work 8-10 hours, then go to workshops, book interviews, gym, board meeting, maybe eat dinner, etc. (whatever happens to be on the agenda), get home 10 p.m. or later, fix a late night dinner if I have not already eaten an evening meal, clean up some more (hey you gotta do it or the place is a reck and you'll spend all weekend cleaning!), check emails, let the dogs out, go through the mail, return phone calls if it is not too late or schedule them for the next day, etc. By this time it is midnight, and if I'm not too exhausted I might get some writing or lesson work done. I then work in an evening ritual or some magick depending on my needs and spend some time taking care of myself. It's now 2 a.m.

This is my typical weekday. Did I mention that I also have a partner, Todd? He fits into all this somehow. I do cut back on certain tasks at time to make more time for him and/or the writing and magickal work as I focus on what is important. Afterall the housework, laundry, bills, etc. will always be there.

Most of my magical work these days is related to my writing projects. However, I am dealing with an issue and will be creating magical entity to work with and solve the problem. More on that later...

Living the Magical Life,

Sage

Getting Started

2006-02-07T16:38:00.002-08:00

Greetings. This online journal keeping is new to me, and I'm working my entries into my already over enthusiastic life and schedule. I do believe that this new part of my website will help me with my writing projects. The more I write, the more addicted I become to it.

My intention is to share insight into the daily life of a modern-day Witch. I've hungered myself to get a more intimate look into the life of well known Witches and Magicians and wonder are they really what they write and or talk about?

Lately, I've been putting more energy into my professional work after taking some medical leave due to orthopedic surgery. I am a cancer survivor and have some complications such as arthritis-- a direct result from so much chemo treatment. I've recently begun Reiki classes with the intent to reach the master level to help heal myself as well as others, although I'm no healer. I found that after just the first lesson, I felt better. I have a cast on my right hand and will wear it for a few more weeks. Then it's physical therapy and back to the gym.

My spiritual writing and work currently includes my book project, my "Witcheries" column in "Priestess Pathways", the new newsletter published by the Sisters of the Burning Branch, coven lessons, magazine opportunities, and creating Goddess Goods bath products and candles to be sold in the hair salon that I go to.

Being a Tuesday, I schedule TV time to watch the Gilmore Girls. It's almost that time, so more later...

Living the magickal life,

Sage

The Blog Works!

2006-02-03T06:33:00.000-08:00

February 3, 2006

It appears that the blog is posted and working. So much writing to catch up on this weekend.

Living the Magickal Life,
Sage

Getting The Blog To Work

2006-02-03T06:28:00.000-08:00

February 3, 2006

Greetings. My webmaster, Samantha, and I have been trying to post this new blog and get it to work. So, today is experiment day.

Living the Magical Life

Sage

My First Post

2006-01-05T05:54:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Witch's World. My world. My blog. Whatever that means. I'll have to look that one up. A place where my fantasy meets my reality. Where the mundane and magick meet and unite to create this lifetime for me. Want to know more. Keep reading. Living the magickal life, Sage