Crafty Kitchen Witch

Affirmation from YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE, Louise L. Hay "In the infinity of life where I am, all is perfect, whole, and complete. I no longer choose to believe in old limitations and lacks. I now choose to begin to see myself as the Universe sees me, perfect, whole, and complete. The truth of my Being is that I was created perfect, whole, and complete. I will always be perfect, whole, and complete. I now choose to live from this understanding. I am in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing. All is well in my world." *** Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being,  and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Chant each day to help heal Remember to take a few moments to meditate A Healing Prayer Oh Great Goddess Mother of Mercy and Healing Send the energy of Hygeia to nourish from Her Sacred Bowl Send the energy of Brigid to heal with waters of Her Sac...

I am a Wild Woman I know, in spite of myself and in spite of what I've been told that there's beauty in every age no matter how old I am a Wild Woman I've learned what it means to be a life bearer to bear children to create art to plant seeds of Love I am a Wild Woman from the depths of the dirt underneath my fingernails to the height of my very Soul I am one with the Earth the winds from the four directions whisper through my skin I am a Wild Woman and the Spirit of every Wild Woman coalesces in me for we are each Wild Women and we are all the Spirit of the Wild Woman I will follow the voice in my Heart I am a Wild Woman I sing from my Heart I Dance with the Stars I howl at the Moon I Love uncontrollably I am a Wild Woman from the deepest, darkest, most Sacred part of me I am fearless I cry in Strength I open my arms to the sky and welcome the rain I am a Wild Woman I Nurture, Love and Pro...

The golden Moon waits for me, showing me the way  This way, that way, turning night into day  Shadows gray, keeping the dark at bay My path winds through trees that gently dip and sway In a circled meadow moonbeams play I dance round and round feeling  Through tiny marsh with waters spray I laugh and skip, feeling gay Lift my face to the sky and bray Oh Goddess I'm with You if I may So it has begun, it may never be done With Her I'll be one To dance through the beams A part of Her it seems I'm there and not, cool and hot Warm with love From around, inside, below and above For awhile I'm taken and given back Set upon my life track And as I go I hear whether far or near Gentle in my ear The sweet cooing of the dove And always know that I am loved Copyright 1999 Gerald L Whittaker **** She created us, and so we dance. She smiles down upon our dance. She grows happy becau...

INVOCATION TO THE GODDESS: "Cresent one of the starry skies, Flowered one of the fertile plain, Flowing one of the ocean's sighs, Blessed one of the gentle rain, Hear my chant 'midst the standing stones, Open me to your mystic light, Waken me to your silver tones, Be with me in my sacred rite!" ISIS INVOCATION: "Isis of the moon, You who are all that ever was, all that is, and all that shall be: Come veiled Queen of night! Come as the scent of the sacred lotus Charging my circle With love and magic. Do descend upon my circle, I pray,Oh Blessed Isis!" NEW MOON CHANT TO DIANA: "Waxing,waxing,growing,growing- Diana's power is flowing,flowing." (Repeat three times) INVOCATION FOR THE GODDESS: "Gracious Goddess, You who are the Queen of the Gods, the lamp of night, the creator of all that is wild and free, Mother of women and man, lover of the Horned God and protectress of all the Wicca Descend,I pray, With yo...

Goddess Grace I am the Goddess of a thousand names and infinite capacity. All Her gifts are mine. All Her powers reside in me. I am Athena of Greece. Like my totem the owl, I am wise for I see and hear everything around and within me. Like the oak, I am strong for the olive of peace is sacred to me. I am Bast, cat goddess of Egypt. I am graceful, flexible, playful, and affectionate. I radiate the warmth and light of the glorious sun. I am Cerridwen of Wales. My magic cauldron contains food for the soul, an inexhaustible source of wisdom and inspiration. The more I give, the more I receive. I am Diana, Roman goddess of the ever-changing moon. I am a protectress of women and children, a guardian of the wild. I focus my aim on my heart's desire and draw it to me. I am Ereshkigal, Assyro-Babylonian goddess of the underworld, Queen of the Great Below. I shed dead skin to grow. Deep powers of renewal are mine. I am Freya, Well-beloved Nordic Lady. I su...

Samhain Chant -------------- Fire red, summer's dead Yet it shall return. Clear and bright, in the night, Burn, fire, burn! Chorus: Dance the ring, luck to bring, When the year's a-turning. Chant the rhyme at Hallows-time, When the fire's burning. Fire glow, vision show Of the heart's desire, When the spell's chanted well Of the witching fire. Chorus: Dance the ring, luck to bring, When the year's a-turning. Chant the rhyme at Hallows-time, When the fire's burning. Fire spark, when nights are dark Makes our winter's mirth. Red leaves fall, earth takes all, Brings them to rebirth. Chorus: Dance the ring, luck to bring, When the year's a-turning. Chant the rhyme at Hallows-time, When the fire's burning. Fire fair, earth and air, And the heaven's rain, All blessed be, and so may we, at Hallows-tide again. Chorus: Dance the ring, luck to bring, When the year's a-turning. Chant the rhyme at Hallows-t...

Most covens start their rituals with a ritual sweep with their besom to begin the process of sweeping out negative energies and bringing in the good energies. This is part of creating sacred space. Many witches feel their besoms/brooms carry energies with it as well. I have several sacred besoms and feel they are full of energy from the many Circles they have been used to sweep with and simply by being in ritual with me. I have one particular besom hanging in my moon/sun room which I purchased in Salem, Massachusetts and when I pass it each day, I actually chat to it and touch it. It is very special to me and very magickal from the energies it picked up with its stay in Salem. We Witches are weird lots, I must say! I have another besom which has been with me during my days as a Handmaiden to my High Priestess in a Wiccan coven and through my degrees of elevation. There are a lot of witches who feel that the besom is just as sacred or more sacred than some of their tools. After a...

On this day of balance—between hot and cold, light and dark—we can find balance in an autumnal blessing. Use a white and a black candle, placed side by side, for this ritual. Breathe in the glow that comes from the equal balance of day and night. Decorate your sacred space with fruits and grain and harvest leaves, as you slowly speak this verse: Protection covers me and mine, Abundant gifts grow from Nature divine. Mabon comes with balance dear, The second such time of the year. Second harvest abundance flows, Through our labor the storehouse grows. We fill our stores through harvest Moon, For winter’s cold is coming soon. Harvest brings both hope and fear, Harder times are drawing near. Bless this house with abundance clear, And bless all who are dwelling here. Strength of the cycles For all to see, Bringing color to land and tree. Red, yellow, brown, and amber, Dress the forests, preparing for slumber. My spirit embrace the dwindling light, I am ready now for the longer night...

Charge of the God Listen to the word of the Great Father, who of old was called Osiris, Adonis, Zeus, Thor, Pan, Cernunnos, Heren, Lugh, and by many other names: "My law is harmony with all things. Mine is the secret that opens the gate of life and mine is the dish of salt of the earth, that is the body of cernunnos, that is the eternal circle of rebirth. I give the knowledge of life everlasting, and beyond death, I give the promise of regeneration and renewal." Listen to the words of the God, who is son, brother, lover, and consort of the lady: "I am the sacrifice, the father of all things, and my protection blankets the earth. I am the fleet deer in the forest, I am the beach which receives waves. I am the sun which warms the earth. I am the Lord of the spiral dance of life, death, and rebirth, the gentle reaper, the winter stag, and the spring fawn. All things are of me, for I am the Goddess, opposite, yet not opposing." "I am fertility, the spre...

A prayer before meals:                       "From forest and stream;                        From mountain and field;                        From the fertile Earth's;                        Nourishing Yield;                        I now partake of Divine Energy'                        May it lend health, Strength, and love                        to me.                        Blessed Be." *** Another Prayer Before meals: "Goddess of the verdant plain; God of Sun-ripe grain; Goddess of the cooling rain; God ...

The Law of Power The Power shall not be used to bring harm, to injure or control others. But if the need arises, the Power shall be used to protect your life or the lives of others. The Power is used only as need dictates. The Power can be used for your own gain, as long as by doing so you harm none. It is unwise to accept money for use of the Power, for it quickly controls its taker. Be not as those of other religions. Use not the Power for prideful gain, for such cheapens the mysteries of Wicca and magic. Ever remember that the Power is the sacred gift of the Goddess and God, and should never be misused or abused. And this is the Law of the Power.

Charge of the Horned God "I am the fire within your heart... the yearning of your soul, I am the Hunter of knowledge, and the Seer of the Holy quest. I who stand in the darkness of light, I am He whom you have called Death. I am the Consort and Mate of Her we adore, call forth to thee. Heed my call beloved ones, come unto me and learn the secrets of death and peace. I am the corn at harvest, and the fruit on the trees. I am He who leads you home. Scourge and Flame, Blade and Blood, these are mine and gifts to thee. Call upon me in the forest wild, and on hilltop bare, and seek me in the darkness bright. I who have been called: Pan, Herne, Osiris and Hades, Speak to thee in my search. Come dance and sing, come live and smile, for behold: this is my worship. You are my children, and I am thy Father. On swift night wings, it is I who lay you at the Mother's feet to be reborn and to return again. Thou who thinks to seek me, know that I am the untamed wind, the fury of ...

New Moon Chant to Diana: "Waxing, waxing, growing, growing, Diana's power is flowing, flowing." *** "A Moon Chant" Moon Mother, full and bright, bless me on this esbat night And by Your will, Your wax and wane, grant the favor that I name Moon Goddess of the sea show to me my destiny By your will, the ebbing tide guide me to the Other Side Moon Mother Bast, so bright, guide me with your silvery light, And by your love's soft sweet refrain, unite me with my mate again Moon Goddess in the sky, watch o'er us with your silvery eye And as you shine so high above Protect us with your eternal love! *** Cakes and Wine Blessing For the Full Moon God of the grain God of the forest, field, mountain, God of growing plants, standing stones God of sturdy stag and gentle doe Bless this bread Strengthen our bodies May we honor our own bodies and that of Mother Earth Keep us strong and wise. Goddess of the silver moon Goddess full and rou...

Another Morning Prayer: "O Gracious Goddess, O Gracious God, Lend me health, strength, and love During this coming day. Assist me with challenges ahead. Share Your Divine Wisdom. Teach me to respect all things. Remind me that the greatest power of all is love. Blessed Be." *** A Morning Prayer Oh Great Goddess Bless this day Keep me safe and whole Oh Great Goddess Bless my path Help me to act on thy wisdom Oh Great Goddess Bless my family Living on this Earth *** A morning prayer:                 "Bless this day; sun of fiery light.                 Bless this day; prepare me for the night." *** Another Morning Prayer:                 "O Gracious Goddess,                 O Gracious God,                 Lend me health, strength, and love         ...

Song of Amergin I am the wind on the sea I am the wave of the sea I am the bull of seven battles I am the eagle on the rock I am a flash from the sun I am the most beautiful of plants I am a strong wild boar I am a salmon in the water I am a lake in the plain I am the work of knowledge I am the head of the spear in battle I am the God that puts fire in the head Who spreads light in the gathering on the hills? Who can tell the ages of the moon? Who can tell the place where the sun rests?

THE RULE OF THREE Ever mind the Rule of Three Three times what thou givest returns to thee This lesson well, thou must learn Thee only gets what thou dost earn!

Charge of the Dark Goddess I am the darkness behind and beneath the shadows, I am the absence of air that awaits at the bottom of every breath. I am the ending before life begins, decay that fertilizes living. I am the bottomless pit, the never-ending struggle to reclaim that which is denied. I am the key that unlocks every door. I am the glory of discovery, for I am that which is hidden, secluded and forbidden. Come to me at the dark moon and see that which cannot be seen, face the terror that is yours alone. Swim to me through the blackest oceans, to the center of your greatest fears - The Dark God and I will keep you safe, scream to us in terror, and yours will be the power to forbear. Think of me when you feel pleasure, and I will intensify it, until the time when I may have the greatest pleasure of meeting you at the crossroads between the worlds.

THE WITCHES' CREED Hear now the words of the Witches, The Secrets we hid in the night, When dark was our destiny's pathway, That now we bring forth into light. Mysterious water and fire, The earth and the wide-ranging air, By hidden quintessence we call them, And will, and keep silent, and dare. The birth and rebirth of all nature, The passing of winter and spring, We share with the life universal, Rejoice in the magical ring. Four times in the year the Great Sabbat Returns, and the witches are seen At Lammas and Candlemas dancing, On May Eve and old Hallowe'en. When day-time and night-time are equal, When sun is at greatest and least, The four Lesser Sabbats are summoned, And Witches gather in feast. Thirteen silver moons in a year are, Thirteen is the coven's array. Thirteen times at Esbat make merry, For each golden year and a day. The power that was passed down the age, Each time between woman and man, Each century unto the other, 'Ere time and the ...

A Prayer Before sleep: "O Gracious Goddess; O Gracious God; I now enter the realm of dreams. Weave now, if you will, a web of protective light aorund me. Guard both my sleeping form and my spirit. Watch over me. Until the sun once again rules the Earth. O Gracious Goddess, O Gracious God, Be with me through the night."

A prayer before meals: "From forest and stream; From mountain and field; From the fertile Earth's; Nourishing Yield; I now partake of Divine Energy' May it lend health, Strength, and love to me. Blessed Be."