Winter Solstice – December 2016
“The Storms of Wintry Time Will Quickly Pass And One Unbounded Spring Encircle All.” ~James Thomson from the Seasons 1730~
My Craft by High Elder Priestess Liath Sahjaza
When
I was growing up, my Grandmother didn't go out and buy ornaments or
gifts. Everything was made by hand. I've always called her a Kitchen
Witch and I don't know if there's such thing as a Country Witch, but I
now think that is a more fitting name. While we did do a lot of Magic in
the kitchen, we also did so all over the house and outdoors. I never
knew anything about Sabbats until many years later because she didn't
celebrate them. She called this holiday Winter Solstice. To her, this
was the time to "pull in" the blessings for the coming year. We did
change house decor with the seasons and that's what I still do. I enjoy
celebrations of the Sabbats with my spiritual family, but around the
house, I still tend to do things the way my grandmother did them. We
never had a tree at her house because she always had cats. If you have
cats living with you then you know it would be pointless. I also have
several cats in my home, so I don't try to have a tree, either. When we
did this craft, she used a mason jar and yarn instead of ribbon. Her
candles were handmade and one might just be a lump of wax with a wick in
it, but it did the job. This is to "pull in" prosperity for the coming
year. This time of year makes me miss her more than usual, when we
would have been hustling to get enough food canned and frozen to last
until next harvest. When we did many crafts and it was finally cool
enough to cook a big meal after a Southern Summer during which we mostly
ate cold foods. I'm grateful to her for being the one to show me the
way to my path.
Yule Prosperity Craft You can use a jar or make the craft in a clear
ornament. For money/prosperity herbs, I use basil and cinnamon. You can
use any green ribbon or any type of thick string. Stones that aid with
prosperity can be green. My choices are two pieces of green jasper
however, most green stones will work -- so will citrine. Include pieces
of money, like dimes, quarters or you can use dollar bills if you
prefer. Use plastic bags for each item. Inscribe the green candle with
intent. I chose the Fehu rune for possessions, abundance and financial
strength. This candle doesn't go inside, it's to be burned after you put
the craft all together to send your intent outward into the Universe.
You can add anything that means prosperity to you.
Ritual for Peace
Light a white, lavender, or blue candle. Have any blue or green stone,
or rose quartz or amethyst in your dominant (or sending) hand.
Concentrate on sending out your will.
Sahjaza family, reach out with Spirit and join our hearts and hands, to
raise the power that will start a wave of Peace. We have the power and
love to make it happen. Believe it and Will it.
Peace
begins with the heart of one The will to love given power to run
Strengthened by this family's bond With the belief that true Peace can
be won
Universal energies, be added to this Peace in our world that is our
wish Let magic come from Mother Earth To strengthen the will of this
family's heart
All around me let the hatred cease Let there be calm, let there be
peace Let this peace be among all lands Let there be harmony among all
people Let love enter every heart and mind All strife to be replaced by
love and peace
By my will, your will, the intertwined will of this beautiful family. As we say, so it will be.
Wednesday
nights join Sahjaza's Academy of Gray Mystics for Experimental
Divination. Explore all types of divination; try and test find your own
favorites from a cast variety of methods with various readers. You will
learn to read and ask your quarry questions from a variety of Sahjaza
members, as well professional and method readers will join us. Feel free
to come. When in the Academy chat forum, look for the "Conversation
Chamber.” Time is 9:00 pm eastern standard time.
Drawing Down the Moon
All
ye assembled at mine shrine, Mother Darksome and Divine. Mine the
Scourge and mine the Kiss, Here I charge you in this sign. All you
assembled in my sight, Bow before my spirit bright. Aphrodite, Arianhod,
Lover of the Horned God.
Mighty Queen of Witchery and night, Morgan, Erione, Nisene, Diana,
Bridgid, Melusine, Am I named of old by men, Artemis and Cerridwen,
Hell's dark mistress, Heaven's Queen
Ye
who ask of me a rune, Or would ask of me a boon, Meet me in some secret
glade, Dancing round in greenwood shade. By the light of the Full Moon.
In a place wild and lone, Dance about mine altar stone, Work my holy
mystery, Ye who are feign to sorcery. I bring ye secrets yet unknown.
No more shall ye know slavery, who give true worship unto me. Ye who
tread my round on Sabbat night, come ye naked to my rite, in token that
ye be really free. I teach ye the mystery of rebirth, work ye my
mysteries in mirth.
Heart joined to heart and lip to lip, five are the points of
fellowship, that bring ye ecstasy on earth, for I am the circle of
rebirth.
I ask no sacrifice, but do vow, no other Law but love I know, By naught
but love may I be known. All things living are mine own, from me they
come, to me they go.
I invoke Thee and call upon Thee Mighty Mothers of us all. Bringer of Fruitfulness by seed and by root.
I invoke Thee by stem and bud.
I invoke Thee by life and love and call upon Thee to descend into the body of this Thy Priestess and Servant.
Hear with her ears, speak with her tongue, touch with her hands, kiss with her lips, that thy servants may be fulfilled.
Create Your Very Own Yule Log
Instructions You will need • Log • Circular or table saw • Tape measure
• Pencil • Power drill • Spray shellac • 3 candles • Hot glue gun •
Decorations • Hammer and chisel (optional) • Planer (optional)
Step 1: Find a log Find a dried piece of oak, about five inches thick, and cut it to between 14 and 18 inches long.
Step 2: Flatten one side Use the circular saw or a table saw to flatten
one side of the log, shaving off enough wood to enable the log to sit
flat without wobbling.
Quick Tip: You can also use a cold chisel and hammer or a planer to flatten your log.
Step 3: Mark hole locations Use your tape measure and pencil to mark for three evenly spaced holes on the top of the log.
Step 4: Drill holes Drill holes into the log where you marked to serve
as candleholders. Use candles and holes between 1/2- and 3/4-inch in
diameter.
Step 5: Spray with shellac Spray the log with shellac. When it’s dry, insert your candles into the holes.
Step 6: Decorate the log Use the hot glue gun to attach decorative branches, holly, mistletoe, and ribbon to your log.
Step 7: Burn the candles Burn the candles in your Yule log throughout
the holiday season. Then carefully pack it away and use it to celebrate
for years to come.
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