Mindfulness is a shovel; it can either be used to dig a great hole for yourself or as a means of escaping one. It all comes down to how you use it. Let’s address this here today. 

Mindfulness is meant to be an exercise in awareness, both of the self & circumstance. When we meditate or otherwise begin to engage in awareness exercises, we dig deep and become more cognizant of what happens inside our sphere of influence, and it’s this shift in perspective that is something of a godsend for us. ***but only if we use it***

According to a fair bit of research that’s been done on the subject, asking “why?” is not at all useful to our growth. Instead, “why?” keeps us stuck in a loop very much like a hamster running on a wheel. Instead, I would posit that you use this awareness as a tool to discern the “what?”:

“What can I do next to improve my circumstances?”
“What do I do here to improve upon today & tomorrow?”
“What can I do to be more successful?”
“What am I doing to hold myself back here and now?”

These questions matter. Next on the list is “how?”:

“How do I stop doing self-limiting things?”
“How do I better myself and make a more enjoyable life for myself?”
“How do I step beyond my own hindrances?”
“How do I do a better job of attending your needs?”

These are each a far cry from “why is this happening to me?” These are each actionable discussions with end points attached, and each can be used to find a way forward and a way out of the circumstances that trouble us. If we use this mindfulness well & as the tool it’s intended to be, we will make ourselves more productive and grow beyond our limitations. It’s when we stop asking the “why’s” and instead start looking for solutions that things tend to change for the better. 

Recognizing this and continually committing yourself to the process of baby steps towards better is how you retake your life. This is at the core of the self-improvement that we hold dear, and over time it becomes a proof that any situation can get better. We hold the keys to that particular lock; it all comes down to appoint the right questions & using our tools effectively. 

Blessings,
Chris

Good afternoon folks, I hope the day is treating you well. Today, I’m here to talk a little bit about a subject I get a LOT of questions: “is it appropriate to hide one’s witchiness?”

For some, that answer is a definite yes. For others, the answer is less clear. Let’s get into the whys and wherefores behind this so you can make a well-informed decision about how you present these other facets of yourself to the world. 

For one, before we talk of anything else, let’s first acknowledge the importance of our inner voice. If you’re in a situation where you feel strongly that it is not appropriate to “out” yourself, don’t. Listen to that inner dialogue, especially if you are fairly well developed on your path, as there’s a reason that this inner voice is telling you to keep quiet. There’s an element of “pearls before swine” in this, as well as one of practicality: your spirits probably know more than you do. If they’re warning you about something, it’s probably a good idea to listen!

I had one such social engagement in recent memory, in fact. I met a new group of friends at a local Pagan Pride festival, and from day one I had this voice in the back of my head telling me not to say anything about my role or practices. Weird, right? I’d met them at a PPD thing, so one’d think that this would be a safe space...

Two years later, it became super obvious why I’d gotten that warning, and as expected, the person my spirits pegged as a problem child turned out to be exactly that. She was the leader of said group, and ended up being incredibly dramatic about all things spiritual. I was SO glad I listened, as had I been super upfront about my practices, I probably wouldn’t have made the connections I did - I’d not have been given the chance. In that instance, listening to my spirits directly improved my social experiences to follow, and it did so for a long enough time that I now have some very close friends who are just as witchy as I am. #worthit

If your livelihood or safety depends on your silence, embrace that silence. Keep quiet and keep to yourself while you slowly restructure your life in such a way that you can come out of the broom closet. It might be less awesome than being loud and proud about your practices, but there are parts of the world where that can get you killed just as quickly as being anything other than heteronormative. It’s an ugly truth, to be sure, but there are times where others will use your difference from the perceived norm to alienate and deride you. 

If you’ve got colleagues on your social media who might take issue with it, it may be best to setup privacy settings so that they can only see certain facets of your life. That may be your happy medium & middle-of-the-road that works for you. 

Likewise, if you do have the social supports and communal structure necessary to allow you to be safely witchy, GO FOR IT! Recognize what is in your life, good and bad, and own everything that makes you quintessentially You so that you can live your truth. While doing so, be aware that there are times where others will judge you for what you do, and recognize that this judgement is on them, not on you...their ignorance is likely at fault, and all beings come to meaningful Truths in their own time. You don’t necessarily have to take it upon yourself to enlighten them. ;)

Enjoy these morsels and sit with this a while. Some part of this applies to each and every one of us. 
Blessings,
​-Chris

Hello and welcome folks! Today, I'm here to follow up on my second-to-last blog post, and so we're going to talk about a pretty abstract topic: enchanted objects & how to make 'em. I'd like to dig in a bit deeper into this process of actually creating & enacting lasting enchantments on physical objects, as its a powerful brand of magick that can do quite a lot for us.

Its also devilishly tricky at some points, so its the kind of thing you'll want some guidance in doing. Let's dig right in!

Magickal objects are haunted, plain and simple. They have a spirit within them that acts as an intelligent agency that can work on your behalf or work against you. These objects can range from being a ring to a statue to a hairbrush or vial of perfume - what they're made of matters, but almost anything can be enchanted to some extent. Everything you own has some manner of a charge to it, and for some, these objects become ensouled in their own right. When they do, that's when these objects start to become spiritually powerful tools that have meaningful depth, breadth, and potency to them.

Be aware, its different from object to object, and not all things are created equal. Items that are mass produced will naturally have less of essence or soul to them than those things that are handmade, and how much soul an object has very much depends on the maker, and the materials used. This skill can be developed over time, but as with tattooing, it depends heavily upon the person trying to leave their indelible mark on a thing.

With this being something of a spectrum, what lies beneath the surface matters....more importantly, your awareness of what lies beneath that surface matters. If you try to imbue powerful magic into a lifeless tool, it'll take a lot more juice than working with an already-living tool with set boundaries, likes and dislikes, and lifeless or no, the tool you're working with needs to resonate with you AND your end goal. This is mandatory, as without that connection and meaningful resonance, you won't be able to gain much headway with this.

That said, let's start with how one begins to approach an item and comprehend its inner flows.

My favorite way to assess an item and its qualities is to meditate upon it, as the act of doing so can allow me to connect with what's within. By focusing intently upon the nature and essence of the spirit within, I can draw that entity out and connect with it to find out more about its wants, needs and tendencies, and it is that awareness that then opens the door to actively doing magical work with or on an object. To do this kind of ritual Work, you too will need to develop that psychometric sense.

So find a quiet place and sit with the object you're interested in enchanting. Close your eyes, quiet your mind and try to connect with the essence within. Pay attention to the impressions you receive and take careful note of them, as those will be your guide. You may get nothing, or you may get loads of useful details - it depends on the object and it depends on your psychic skills. If you've not developed this inner awareness, this will be pretty hard for you at first, and THAT IS OK! Not everyone starts out being able to touch-read items and objects, so if you hit a wall, keep at it and keep practicing. As with lifting weights, you'll get better at it over time!

When you're done with that process, you should have a pretty good idea of what's up with the spirit within. If the item feels empty, then it'll be up to you to create the essence that will eventually reside within it as a result of your intended spellwork. If the item feels like its full of personality and presence, you'll be working to convey blessings to that entity within as a part of this ritual process. Either way, you're "looking for the lack", so to speak, and your rituals to follow will need to focus on attending that perceived lack.

Your spell needs to address that lack in order for the object to be imbued with greater purpose and potency. You'll be looking to create and embrace a harmony within the object through this procedure, and that balance becomes a foundation for all of the great things you're looking to achieve.

To give you some ideas, if you're looking to enchant an object to make you appear more beautiful after its used, you'll want to use attention-grabbing herbs like Violet and Cinquefoil. If you're looking to command respect, I'd recommend High John & something spicy and full of smell (clove, garlic, peppers - the fierier, the better!). If you're looking to create a better feel-good response from self-care with that object, I recommend lavender and orange peel.

Whatever you do, you're free to formulate the spell according to what looks, feels, and smells right, so get creative. There are hundreds of thousands of potential recipes for this, and when you've got the materials for the ritual picked out, the next step is to construct the ritual's flow such that the energy and blessings created are communed to the object itself rather than into your life. I recommend using grids and grid sigils if you're not sure how to direct that energy, as they make this process much easier overall. ;)

When you're sure you've got it, carry that ritual out and make official this act of ritual conveyance. Let the ritual complete and then you'll want to sit with the object following the enchantment and feel for any changes that might be there. If you were successful in this, you should feel a distinct change. If you don't feel a change, you'll either need to revisit the development of your psychometric muscles as noted above or you'll need to tweak and repeat the ritual process. This is pretty advanced magick, but its readily achievable for those who are willing to sit with it and tinker a bit. 

Enjoy!
Blessings,
-Chris


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More and more, I'm hearing from people that have these really harsh judgements for themselves and what they're doing day by day. It's something of a theme of late, and that's really no great surprise given how isolated we've become used to feeling thanks to the viral situation outside. Life has become rather more difficult, but that doesn't mean we need to suffer at our own hands. 

When we tell ourselves that we have to be Superman or Wonder Woman, what are we really setting ourselves up for? Are we trying to achieve the impossible, or do we feel like we're trying to make up for some real or imagined deficiency? We don't to be chronic overachievers to be heroes to the people in our lives... sometimes, just being there is enough. Sometimes all it takes is the ability to crack a smile and find a way to work through a difficult situation. 

Because where there is a will, there is often a way. If we set realistic challenges for ourselves and continually strive to be better than the person we were yesterday, we will invariably achieve our goals and enrich our lives in the process. We will eventually be able to look back and say with pride "hey, you know, I did good today", but this is only possible if we are willing to set aside impossible. Recognize that you're doing your best, and if you feel that you genuinely aren't doing your best, then make a point of trying to be better.

Nobody can realistically expect perfection of you, so how can you realistically expect perfection of yourself? The simple answer is that you can't. The only thing you can do is to strive each and everyday, so do try to do that. Make a point of improving the things that you dislike about your life, and do so in an incremental fashion. Don't expect that everything is going to be fixed by tomorrow, but acknowledge that you have it within your power to improve the day & it's quality. As you do this and make this change internally, you will start to enjoy your days more. It's a simple change, but a better life is made of simple changes that are made each and every day. 

And seriously, be gentle with yourselves. We've been through so much in the past nine months, and it's OK to have feelings about it. It's OK to realize that you can be more than you are, and you can recognize these things without judgment and without unnecessary, unproductive self-criticism. 

Said with love,
-Chris

​With the New Year upon us, its time to step our game and truly be a bit "extra" to get noticed. 2020 took so many of the basics away and replaced them with fear, often to the point where self-care routines have just gone out the window entirely.

......Yes, I was *absolutely* effected by this too, and that's exactly why I'm writing this for each of you today! Let's dig in.

Self-care is a basic enough task, but its enormously important; the way we feel about the way we look drives every single interaction we have with one another. If we don't feel our best, we're going to struggle to act our best. This is the way of things, and yet its an easy system to beneficially hijack and apply for our own benefit. 

If you want to up your game and truly make yourself beautiful in a way that can be meaningfully appreciated by others, start with the basics of self-care and work your way up to expert mode! Take baths, moisturize your skin, brush your hair, brush your teeth, floss, work out, eat healthy food, enjoy meaningful cheat meals, and generally work to make yourself feel good....do that, and things will begin to fall in line.

With that, let's begin with some inspiration.  If you're already doing the basics I've mentioned above, you can totally up your game with a few really easy tricks:

1. Bless your self-care tools. Soap, shampoo, hairbrush, toothbrush, manicure kit, hair products, etc. Fill those items with energy and spellwork that sustains you and imparts a "charge" into them so that whenever you take care of you, that benefit rubs off on you.
2. Say Grace over your food. It doesn't need to be Catholic or Christian or even particularly religious; if you don't believe in spirits, express gratitude towards yourself and those living persons that have made such increase possible. I recommend a simple prayer or like utterance conveying your appreciation, as this can and will change the way your mind works....there's LOADS of neuroscience around it, and its magickally useful to tap into.
3. Celebrate your gains. If you feel like your boobs or butt is/are looking amazing, revel in it and properly enjoy what you've worked so hard to achieve. Recognize these milestones and you'll have something to mark your calendar with & be proud of, and that will do wonders for your mental health.

With these three easy tips, you'll change the way you look at yourself and your life in a hurry. You don't need fancy stuff to feel good, but taking stock of what you're doing right and setting yourself up for success each and every day is a hell of a way to change the external narrative. As you do this, you'll command more respect and care for others, and that will lead to other breakthroughs. This kind of meaningful internal growth is SEXY!

Keep up the good work! ;)
Much love & many blessings,
-Chris

​Hey there folks, I’m thrilled to be back in the office today! It’s a beautiful Monday morning following my own Winter Break & I am very much excited to hit the ground running. 

As we greet the New Year, I would like to assist folks in reaching their goals. This year’s to be a big one for spiritual, personal, and financial growth!

Knowing this, I am offering, for the month of January, a special ritual to give New Year’s resolutioners a magickal boost in reaching their goals. This will come in at the cost of $100, and it is open to everyone, be they established clients or those seeking the assistance of a well-respected sorcerer!

My goal is is to use this magic to assist you in reaching your goals with greater ease, that way you too can hit the ground running and succeed in this year. 2020 made us feel trapped and disempowered, and it is now time to collectively reach out beyond our comfort zones to do amazing things. Those that hide from life achieve little, where those who bravely step out across the threshold have less competition. 

If you’d like to schedule this ritual work, please reach out to me via email using the “Contact Me” page found to the left.
Blessings to you and yours,
-Chris 

​Good morning folks & Happy New Year to you and yours. I hope you’ve had a wonderful time during the holiday season. I will be back in the office this coming Monday, January 4th, and when I return the following policy changes will be in full effect.

2020 taught me a number of lessons. It was a challenging year overall, and little teaches you as much about your limits as being pushed to grow to and expand beyond them on a daily basis. I experienced this throughout the duration of the year prior and it’s motivated me to make some changes in the way that I schedule efforts undertaken on behalf of clients. 

Going forward, my office hours will stay the same, but I’ve modified my Emergency Services policy. I will continue to work from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm Pacific, but I will no longer make myself available for non-emergencies after-hours. Unless there is a genuine, life & safety-threatening concern that requires immediate magickal action, all related conversation and discussion will wait until the next business day. This applies to ALL communications, including email, Instagram, etc. 

***Proper*** emergencies will be handled the same way they’ve always been: I will respond ASAP, coordinate efforts, plan and enact magickal remedies and work to sort out the concerns of those in need of my immediate assistance. Emergency services are for established clients only and will always result in work being done at an emergency rate. Phone calls, divinations, etc are NOT emergencies *unless they are necessary to come up with a plan of action to handle said emergent situation*. 

With everyone working from home right now, there’s a magnified importance to separating work and home life. If, for whatever reason, you are unable to get back to me during normal business hours, I will respond during normal business hours on the next business day. 

It’s a standing policy of mine that works are to be handled in the order in which payment and details are received. This will remain in effect, and those issues which roll over from one week to the next will be treated with this priority in mind to ensure that I can attend everyone’s needs fairly and expediently. 

For regular business hours, I would prefer that phone calls be scheduled at least an hour in advance. This allows me to complete works and communications for in-progress efforts & then focus my entire attention on you and your case during our call. Please do not randomly call me when it is convenient for you, as I am frequently working another case & the interruption is unhelpful. This is a matter of politeness and proper workflow. 

Email communications have no charge (like always), but phone calls need to be paid for before the call starts. That might seem a bit asinine to have to state plainly, but folks are getting into some bad habits & that’s proving to be disruptive.

Thank you so very much for respecting and adhering to these changes going forward. I am excited and eager to continue working with you to improve your life & help you to reach your goals. 

Much love,
Chris