House Blessing

This method is entirely my own, as far as I know, and thoroughly modern, but is based on older methods and concepts.

So first I walk through the house, room by room, burning herbs associated with cleansing. In general I recommend using a combination of vervain, rosemary, and juniper when possible, but any one of those alone is also good. Using smoke to purify and bless spaces and the home is an old Celtic practice, particularly using juniper. F. Marian McNeill in the Silver Bough says "Juniper, or the mountain yew, was burned by the Highlanders both in the house and in the byre as a purification rite on New Year's morning" and the Gadelica itself says "Iubhar beinne [juniper] and caorran, mountain ash or rowan, were burnt on the doorstep of the byre on the first day of the quarter, on Beltaine Day and Hallowmas." Likewise rosemary also has a strong historical association with cleansing, as according to Grieve's Modern Herbal it was burned to cleanse a sick room and was also believed to remove any evil influences in general (http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/r/rosema17.html). Vervain in both the Celtic and Roman world was considered a sacred herb and used as an offering to the Gods (http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/v/vervai08.html)

Next I light a white candle and walk through each room again praying for blessing on the home. This is based on traditions associated with certain holidays, like Samhain, where fire—usually in the form of a burning torch—would be taken around the boundary of a property to bless it and protect it.

In the end I stand in the middle of what would be the living room, holding the candle, and recite a prayer modified from the Carmina Gadelica:

"Gods bless this house,

From site to stay,

From beam to wall,

From end to end,

From ridge to basement,

From balk to roof,

From foundation to summit,

Foundation and summit."

—written by Morgan Daimler

The above prayer is the modifed version from my book, it is changed very little from the original which can be found in the first volume of the Carmina Gadelica by Carmichael here:  http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/cg1/cg1048.htm

House Blessing 45

God bless the house,

From site to stay,

From beam to wall,

From end to end,

From ridge to basement,

From balk to roof-tree,

From found to summit,

Found and summit.

March is full of Eclipse magic!

March is jam packed with potential and potency for those who dare to step into their innate, internal, natural state, which is one of MAGICK.

There is a full lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon on 3/14/25 (check out my Blood Moon Ritual Meditation class!) And there will also be a partial solar eclipse on 3/29/25 as well.

The Blood Moon eclipse will give us a chance to push through what normally is difficult or seemingly impossible for us. With the energy it provides, we can create space for our own transformation and step into a new experience.

Eclipses are intense but not in a negative sense. I prefer to use them to help me with deep and meaningful work on an internal level rather than performing the usual types of spells for practical assistance in life.

They are an especially magical time for guided meditations and journeys where we can delve deeper and uncover incredible insights into ourselves and our lives.

I like to cleanse myself and my home more frequently during Eclipse season because the energy can get kicked up more than usual. I’ve been really loving on Mugwort lately for my cleansing rituals but you can also use Sage, Rosemary, Hyssop, Cedar, and Palo Santo. If you’re into resins, Frankincense and Dragons Blood would work really well right now too!🔥

Remember to call on your spiritual allies a little extra during this month for that added protection. Ask your ancestors, angels, and spirit animals/guides to walk with you during your day and especially when you are performing any rituals, spellwork, divination, or meditations. Think of it like “Magical Insurance”. You won’t regret it!

Declares the Witch~

“Sometimes the best way to begin a new practice is to just jump right in and start…”

I haven’t done this myself in a while but I’m going to start again~ the daily practice of pulling a few Oracle or Tarot cards to guide the day. 

Whether you’re new to any and all kinds of card divination or you’ve been reading Tarot/Oracles for years, it can be a powerful exercise to do a daily pull of cards.  I’m not talking about a full reading. That’s a whole other thing and takes time and significant focus.  

What I’m suggesting looks like this~

-taking a few deep breaths and clearing your mind. 

-asking your guides and higher self for guidance. 

-concentrating on the simple inquiry of, “what do I need to know today?”

-then mixing up your chosen deck and selecting 3 cards you feel drawn to. 

-write down or take a picture of them and go about your day, trusting that you’ll understand the message. 

-At the end of the day, take a few minutes to reflect on the insights you have from the day and the message of the cards. 

-jot down your thoughts in your Book of Shadows or journal. 

This simple ritual is a multi-layered way to learn your cards, connect with your guides and higher self, and center yourself in a spiritual practice. And we receive valuable insights at the same time. It’s a great way to open our intuition and foster its growth but without a lot of pressure. 🔮

I’m looking forward to starting this process again. I feel I need a little old school and grounding daily ritual to help as we move through this time and into the coming season. I hope you join me! 💞