Gathering my tools

   As a newbie to the Craft, or a witchling as others would call me, I am reading and trying to gain all the knowledge I can on the subject. I know that reading only will take me so far, to really be starting my path I need to act, or work, for in doing is Magik. 

That being said, I'm starting to gather and make my magikal tools. The first one I have finished is my Pentacle. Here are some pictures of the creative process.

I made this out of clay, and included the tree as symbolism of  "As above, So below".

A simple woman's daybook

For Today

Outside my window... the sun is setting on a beautiful fall day, the moon is rising almost full.

I am thinking.. how excited I am for the Gorrillaz concert Sunday

I am thankful for.. people loving treats

From the learning rooms... Lots of new things about creating a magical household


From the kitchen... Pumpkin bread and Broccoli Cheese Soup

I am wearing.. Long summer flowery dress

I am creating... My first pentacle, made out of clay.


I am going... To hobby lobby to pick up masks for Halloween costumes

I am reading... I got 5 new books today!! Happy Early Birthday to me, I am so excited for each one!
The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)       

 Llewellyn's 2011 Witches' Companion: An Almanac for Everyday Living (Annuals - Witches' Companion)

The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews (Llewellyn's Practical Magick)

The Real Witches' Kitchen: Spells, Recipes, Oils, Lotions and Potions from the Witches' Hearth   

Llewellyn's 2011 Witches' Datebook (Annuals - Witches' Datebook)

I am hoping... for a wicked fun birthday

I am hearing...  "God of war 2"

Around the house... The comforting smell of incense floats in the air

One of my favorite things..  My husband, I love him so much! 

A few plans for the rest of the week...  Painting my pentacle, zombie crawl, Gorrilaz concert, and work.

Long Awaited

The Final Pictures of  the Bessom and Handfasting Chord.

Carved in the Handle are ruins and other magikal languages saying, Home, Wilson, Family, Love, and Protection.

A simple woman's daybook

For Today



Outside my window... Chilly, in the mid 50s, cloudy with drizzling rain


I am thinking... That in 26 hours I will be standing next to the man I love, becoming his wife.


I am thankful for... That the wait for the wedding, all the stress of it all is almost over.


From the learning rooms... Ancient Egypt Culture, Pantheon, and Symbolism


From the kitchen...Special Brownies and Fruity pebble treats

I am wearing..Floor length summer dress


I am creating... Our broom, started it last week, will finish it today!


I am going... to clean the apartment, so it wont be a wreck when we get home from the wedding.


I am reading... over my vows and our circle casting poem.


I am hoping... that the wedding runs smoothly and that no one gets in a fight.


I am hearing...Jubei and Armand wrestling on the floor, and the hum of the refrigerator running.


Around the house... there is energy of excitement for the wedding!


One of my favorite things... my wedding dress! Its so pretty and Princess like. :)


A few plans for the rest of the week...Get married, work, then go on our honeymoon!


Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

A simple womans daybook

For Today

Outside my window... A warmer day, still all hazy and smokey from the fires burning in Boulder. 

 

I am thinking... that I wonder if by putting myself first I have created a riff in the family, and I wonder, do I care?

I am thankful for... Good friends who don't give away surprises

From the learning rooms... Magical Alphabets

From the kitchen...  Ice cream cake from Dairy Queen!

 

I am wearing.. Green comfy exercise pants, and little boys white undershirt

I am creating... Our broom and handfasting chord. It will be done today, pictures to come!

I am going... to finish my projects for the wedding, and then to work

I am reading...

I am hoping... That the fire doesn't harm Chataqua park, I really want to get married there

I am hearing..

Around the house... all is clean, laundery done!

One of my favorite things... my new earrings, from my great great great grandmother ( from the 1800s)

A few plans for the rest of the week... Lots of work, and writing my wedding vows

 

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

I would love to stay like this forever

East

A new sun rising in the east, with a guardian Eagle, and the yellow Pentacle for Air

A simple woman's daybook

For Today

Outside my window... Another beautiful clear day, gonna be hot though.

 

I am thinking... that I can't wait to try on my wedding dress when it arrives!!

 

I am thankful for... my wonderful fiancee, who did the laundry while I was working :)

From the kitchen... its fussing at me to quit messing around online and clean it.

I am wearing.. Green tank top with brown shorts


I am creating... nothing at the moment, but will try to do some more photoshop stuff

I am going... to clean the apartment before work


I am reading... Handfasting and Wedding Rituals: Welcoming Hera's Blessing


I am hoping... my dress will be here really soon

I am hearing...The Prayer (With Charlotte Church)

Around the house... clutter everywhere, but not for long

 

One of my favorite things... Beanie Boos!

A few plans for the rest of the week... work for the next few days, then creating our handfasting chords and Besom!