​Hello there folks,

The holiday season is fast approaching once again, and with it comes the Winter. While Winter's coming down the pipes, I find that there's an element of homemaking and care that becomes considerably more important as a result, so I'd like to talk a bit about what you can do to empower yourself and do this more effectively. 

In the States, there's a pretty strong tradition of the Holidays being a time when women work the hardest. They clean the home for guests, cook meals for family, plan outings and get-togethers, coordinate activities for children, and essentially handle the lion's share of all there is to occur and manage at the home. This is HARD work, its important work, and its something that I don't see a whole lot of chatter about in the magical world.

In the Norse traditions, there's an aged Goddess who is both gentle and stern, wonderful and willful. She caretakes the home, handles the hearth, cooks a hell of a meal, and acts as a wonderful hostess. I received direction from her recently while partaking in a Winter Nights rite to honor the departed ancestors. This Goddess asked that I use my position to empower women, as far too little is known or discussed about female deities that aren't either a) sexy and interesting, or b) associated with childbirth and motherhood. There's not much of an in-between getting explored, yet that is where the real magic of maintaining and growing occurs.

As such, I am starting upon this with Frigga, the All-Mother of Norse Heathenry. She's the wife of Odin, the God of War, the Lead of the Wild Hunt, and a God of Runic Sorcery. She's a badass in her own right: she's as fierce as the day is long, as warm as a fire on a winter's day, and as compassionate and loving as any mother should be.

This is a woman and Goddess I personally look up to, as she's taught me many things that I never thought I wanted to know. I've come to her for inspiration around sewing, painting, cooking, mothering my critters, being a better father, and being a better husband. Now, I bring to you a blot (pronounced "bloat") in her honor that you can perform to bring her influence into your home.

"Frigga, All Mother and Wife of Odin, I call out to you this day.
Come to me and enjoy the warmth of my home and space,
Bringing your gifts of wisdom and mature love
So that I might learn from you and better care for my family.

She of the happy hearth and busy hall,
Breadmaker, seamstress, and maker of mead.
Gracious gifter of bounty and bond,
I ask that you join me and help me
Lead my family rightly."

When you've completed this prayer, light a candle for her, pour her some wine, and then start working on home-bound tasks. Cook dinner, budget, play with your kids, as all of these things are sacred to her and are means of invoking her aid. I most strongly find her present when I'm away from work, focusing on mundane tasks that need doing in a consistent, regular fashion.

When I do so, my home becomes a kind of crossroads, and spirit and human alike are left feeling inspired, happier, and more joyous. Its a simple enough thing, but its simple enough to overlook in turn.

Hail Frigga.
-SE

Last month was a doozy for most of the folks I've talked to - folks had weird crap pop up out of nowhere, relationship problems, trouble at work, issues with their homes, and this, that, and the other random thing occurring, driving everyone just a little bit insane.

There is, however, a light in the darkness in that by now, most of the rubble has been sorted through and we've started a new month.  That being the case, I propose a turn of luck and suggest that we all start the new month off right!

That being the case, I am offering dual-purpose Luck and Success rites to folks through this blog.  These will be available for purchase until the 15th of May and will command the cost of 100$ per target. If you've been having trouble, hit me up and we'll see what we can do for you!

The link for purchase is below. :)

Happy May, folks!

SE

Edit: Payment link removed after 5/15/2014

Given the numerous astrological changes that are coming up in the next few months, I thought it appropriate to share a recipe of mine. I use the mix for blessing homes, offerings to ancestors, and so on - its very useful in a number of areas.

In this instance, its tweaked to be really good at suffumigating your home and should be burned on charcoal.  Be careful if you decide to use this, and do not leave the burner unattended.

Ingredients:
- 2 parts Myrrh resin
- 1 part Arabian Frankincense
- 2 parts Benzoin/Styrax resin
- 4 parts Copal
- 1 part Lemon Verbena
- 1 part Eastern Dragon's Blood*

I recommend pulverizing the resin in a mortar and pestle, then sprinkling it on hot coals to bless your home with holy incense. Beware, a little bit goes a long way!

Enjoy!

SE

*Dracaena Draco, Dracaena Cinnabari, or Daemonorops Draco (aka Calamus Draco)

I've been keeping an eye on the news (what little doesn't revolve around Justin Bieber and the like), and I've been seeing a great many reports of how bad weather is around the world right now.  My thoughts are with you folks that are suffering through it right now, and to show this, I thought I would run another special offer through my blog.

For those of you concerned for your family's safety, your jobs, your homes, your vehicles, and so on courtesy of the storms, I am offering a panel of blessing, protection, and road-opener workings in a single, affordable package. The cost is 100$, and I will run this for the next few weeks in hopes that we can get you through the storms, be they physical, emotional, or spiritual, and set you and your families on the right path.

All you need do is hit the "Pay Now" button below and provide me with the name of the family that I need to target with this work.  I will notify you upon completion. Let's keep your families safe.

Stay safe, warm, and blessed.

SE

Edit: 2/17/2014 - this special has come to a close.  Please contact me if you'd like to have other such work done.

There comes a time in our lives where we make bad choices, meet shifty people, and wind up in dodgey places that make our lives more unpleasant than interesting. When we finally wake up and see the person(s) or situation(s) for what they are, it can be a cruel realization, but once you've moved past it, it's a fabulous time to celebrate.

I find myself in such a celebratory mood today, and would love to share my joy and good will.

Blessings to you, dear readers. May your lives be fulfilling, joyous, and enjoyable.

Regards,

SE

Greetings, folks.

Today I'll talk about a topic that doesn't often get much attention in magical circles despite its importance: cleanliness. Its a topic that's generally ignored, but cleanliness and magical work do go hand in hand.

It is my experience that a cluttered, unkempt home tends to cause entropic energies to congregate within, particularly when someone in that home engages in spiritual practices.  These practices could simply be Eastern meditations or they could be full-blown rituals of grandiose proportions as found within many schools of Western thought; it really doesn't matter.  What does matter, however, is that the clutter will continue to accumulate, and eventually your healthy practices will dwindle, and eventually you'll lack the motivation to get any work done, never mind magical work.

If you're feeling down, bored, unmotivated, and generally sapped of energy, physically clean your home or hire someone to do it; you will, however, get more benefit if you're the one cleaning.  Once that is done, be sure to magically cleanse your home as well, then do work to bless the home and balance the energies therein. When you've done so, I'm willing to bet that you'll begin to feel a bit differently about the work you need to get done.

That said, I've decided to create and include a prayer to bless your home, invite in spirits that'd benefit you, and cast out those that don't.

Please feel free to share this as you wish, but give credit where credit's due (namely, me :) )

Enjoy!

SE