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by Heartsong
Sun Jan 05, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: Ritual Items and Tools
Topic: So do you have a wand, an athame, all or nothing at all?
Replies: 33
Views: 8187

Re: So do you have a wand, an athame, all or nothing at all?

I have a unicorn letter opener that I use as my athame. It feels nice and weighty in my hand, it's the right shape, but it's dull enough that I don't worry about accidently cutting something I shouldn't (I do not need to wield sharp objects. I recently sprained a toe tripping over a boot. I can't im...
by Heartsong
Sun Jan 05, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: General Questions about Wicca & Magick
Topic: return to sender spells
Replies: 7
Views: 1906

Re: return to send spells

I like the "I'm rubber, you're glue" method. It's quick and simple to remember. I can appreciate that!
by Heartsong
Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:03 pm
Forum: Member Profiles & Introductions
Topic: Hi Again
Replies: 8
Views: 1628

Re: Hi Again

Thank you for your kind welcomes, they are appreciated. :)

And yes, SL, I do some writing as well. I am hopeful that I will be around for a good long while.
by Heartsong
Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: Member Profiles & Introductions
Topic: Hi Again
Replies: 8
Views: 1628

Re: Hi Again

Firebird!!! :D

I'm so happy to see you too! It's been up and down, but when is life not? I hope you are also doing well and I hope the new decade brings you all the love and light in the world! :fairy:
by Heartsong
Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: Member Profiles & Introductions
Topic: Hi Again
Replies: 8
Views: 1628

Hi Again

Hi! I was once very active on this forum and I've found my way back. I just wanted to reintroduce myself. My name's Heartsong. I'm 31 and a college English instructor. I've been a pagan for a little over a decade. I'm solitary for the most part, but I do get to work with my brother on occasion. I'm ...
by Heartsong
Wed Nov 01, 2017 7:35 am
Forum: Member Profiles & Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 1019

Re: Hello

Welcome back then, Tegansaffron. It's very nice to meet you. :)
by Heartsong
Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: Sabbats and Esbats
Topic: My very first Samhain?
Replies: 4
Views: 2206

Re: My very first Samhain?

Typically, I do a very simple offering of apples and whiskey in my backyard. Sometimes I also fill my cauldron with water and meditate.
by Heartsong
Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:33 am
Forum: Spirits, Ghosts, Paranormal Events
Topic: sleep paralysis-like experiences at night (haunted?)
Replies: 2
Views: 1066

Re: sleep paralysis-like experiences at night (haunted?)

I've had a similar experience. It felt like I was in the state between awake and asleep, and an old woman was wriggling her fingers at me and cackling as I struggled to breath. I've read before that instances like these can be hallucinations due to the brain still trying to make the transition from ...
by Heartsong
Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: Runes
Topic: What are Runes?
Replies: 14
Views: 3800

Re: What are Runes?

I went to the local wicca shop and I saw some beautiful quartz runes. I was really drawn to them and nearly bought them because I felt the need was so strong. My question is what do runes do? Is it divination of sorts, prophecy, path finding, answers to questions? fire and flames In my experience, ...
by Heartsong
Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:09 am
Forum: Gods/Goddesses
Topic: Offerings?
Replies: 4
Views: 1135

Re: Offerings?

I can only speak from my personal experience, but offerings that you make yourself might be appreciated. Food is always nice and can be buried or left out for local wildlife to eat (if appropriate). The first idea that popped in my head was that you could make a very simple arrow out of wood for Art...
by Heartsong
Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: General Questions about Wicca & Magick
Topic: Getting justice and a bit of luck...
Replies: 6
Views: 1198

Re: Getting justice and a bit of luck...

I like Blackemoon's idea about carrying a talisman, maybe a coin you bless? You could also make a luck jar with some fairly simple items like mint, basil, or cinnamon. Adding a coin could help focus that luck on specifically money if need be. You could carry the jar with you if it's small enough or ...
by Heartsong
Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:35 pm
Forum: Suggestions/Comments
Topic: Profile info shown first
Replies: 4
Views: 2412

Re: Profile info shown first

At one time, gender was something that was shown with location info, but Starwitch removed it so that members could better protect their privacy. That's not to say that it's not open to discussion, but it will ultimately be up to Starwitch, the board owner, to change it again. For the moment, if you...
by Heartsong
Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: General Questions about Wicca & Magick
Topic: Magic's origin
Replies: 13
Views: 1643

Re: Magic's origin

I think that's going to be a matter of personal experience and opinion, really, since I don't believe there is a definite answer as to where magic comes from or how it's manifested. For myself, I've always thought that magic is just taking the natural energies of the earth and giving them a nudge in...
by Heartsong
Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:54 am
Forum: General Questions about Wicca & Magick
Topic: How do you label your practices?
Replies: 30
Views: 4099

Re: How do you label your practices?

I usually just tell people I'm spiritual when they ask and try to leave it at that. I don't want to lie about my beliefs, but I prefer not to start something by openly admitting that I'm a Pagan.
by Heartsong
Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:34 pm
Forum: Life, Death, and Love
Topic: Cemeteries
Replies: 7
Views: 2596

Re: Cemeteries

I've never been fond of cemeteries. They're creepy to me. Might be from watching Night of the Living Dead way too young. Plus, it serves as too much of a reminder of my mortality for my comfort and I struggle with the idea of death enough. I agree, though, that they are more for the living than the ...

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