Free Candle Labels and Spell for the Super Blue Rowan Moon Lunar Eclipse

If you love this art, you can view the print here an read about the inspiration behind it: Lunar Eclipse

Are you ready for the Super Blue Blood Moon tomorrow? It's kind of a big deal and a confluence of energies that magic users can take advantage of.  In order to decide what kind of magic to do during this special day, we need to examine each of these energies in play and what they mean. 

I have a free spell and printable candle labels click here!

Date: 1/31/2018 in the early morning hours. What time is it happening? I don't know where you live, but here's a link to find out where it's happening near you:  TimeandDate.com 

Here are the energies we're talking about: 
full moon
super moon
blue moon
lunar eclipse

rowan moon

Full Moon 
We all know that the moon goes through phases over the course of 28 days. The full moon is traditionally the time of power for magic users. The moon has great energies, love, intuition, spirituality, healing and is related to the Goddess or feminine aspects of Deity. The Moon pulls the tides and also our emotions with it's cycles. The full moon is a time when it's energy and magnetic pull is at it's pinnacle. The full moon is the best time in a month to manifest and bring about big changes.

Super Moon
This Full Moon is due to be about 16 percent brighter than average and will appear larger in the sky, because it's the closest it will be to the earth enhancing the moons energy.  The super moon will exert about 42 percent more tidal force than the moon when it's at it's furthest from us. But fear not, in reality the super moon should cause no natural disasters or anything, but some bonus moon magical energy and a great show, for sure!  If you look at the moon when it's close to the horizon or through a trees branches it's easiest to see the effect because it gives your eye a point of reference. Magically work magic during a super moon to enhance all the qualities of a regular full moon.
Blue Moon
Ok, it's called a blue moon...that does not mean it's color is blue though. A blue moon doesn't refer to the color of the moon, but instead can refer to the fact that we usually have only one full moon in a calendar month, but occasionally we get a second full moon in a month and that moon is sometimes  known as a Gregorain "blue moon."  The third full moon in a season with four full moons is referred to as an Astrological or Astronomical blue moon, for a further explanation of that, click here.  They don't happen often, which is where the term "once in a blue moon" comes from. A blue moon is a moon for wishes! It's a good time to work magic that's monumental taking advantage of the unlikely appearance of a blue moon.

Lunar Eclipse
A lunar eclipse happens when the shadow of the earth passes across the full moon. You can observe something very similar to the phases of the moon, unfolding over merely a period of hours, instead of the month as usual. I say similar, because it looks different somehow, the dark section isn't black, but an otherworldly color, sometimes gray sometimes a brownish-red, which is why it's sometimes called a blood moon. The shadow as it crosses the moon is different than usual, not a sharp edge, but a bit fuzzy. From a magical standpoint, a lunar eclipse can bring about change, it is a good time for letting go of the past and unveiling something new in your life before you. 
 
Rowan Moon
According to the Celtic Tree Calendar the Jan. 31 full moon is the Rowan moon which is the full moon falling between Jan 21-Feb.17. It was believed if a traveler carried a rowan wood staff, it would offer magical protection on their journey.   Rowan wood or berries are considered a powerful protective amulet.  Rowan is associated with the goddess Bridget, music, poetry, fire, good luck and protection, and the Rowan month falls within Bridget’s sacred day of February 2, known as Candlemas or Imbolc. So this is a great full moon to work on projects such as: protection, healing and strength. 

Wow! That's a lot going on, many magical elements to work with, so it seems like a good opportunity to work some big magic. 

If you don't have something already planned for this full moon,  I have a spell for you, it's my gift to you in hopes that we can all persevere and gain strength in ourselves to the benefit of humanity.

Spell for Strength and Healing in Hard Times

What are you facing? This is a time when the world is in turmoil and sometimes we feel that the winds of change and the forces of fear and hate around us are just too much to handle. We need healing for our spirits so that we can continue the good fight. We need to keep our shields strong against forces that we feel are out of our control. We need to boost up our compassion and send out compassionate energy to the rest of the world in order to bring about the changes needed when the dust settles. Ok, that aligns with all of the energies of the powers of the 1/31/18 Full, Super, Blue, Rowan Moon! What if many of us do this spell? if we're all connected perhaps this energy will ripple out bringing more balance, protection, and healing to the world. I hope so.

I created a sigil specifically for this celestial event and magical purpose and I've included some beautiful candle labels as well. You can print the sigil included in the free download (or draw it yourself by hand) and use any of the candle labels included on your altar. To use these labels for candles simply cut them out and apply them to a jar candles or jars or candle holders for smaller votive or tea light candles using a glue stick.  Never leave burning candles unattended. The candles are a nice way to hold space for the lunar energy happening right now, you can perform this spell either at your altar with the candles or outside under the moon.

Click here for the free spell print out and candle labels/sigil sheet.

If you can either perform this spell during the lunar eclipse itself or any time during the full moon if timing it to the eclipse is a problem due to work, school, or other activities. Here's when to catch it in your area:  TimeandDate.com 

Hold the sigil included with this spell. Gaze at the moon or your lunar candles while you visualize the moon removing all fear from energy field, banishing negativity as it pours off of you and into the ground where it will be neutralized.  Feel the power of the moon filling you with it's magic, beaming it's energy down to you as you soak it up. Feel it filling you with the power of protection freeing you from fear, awakening compassion, and empowering your spirit. Now look at the sigil in your hand for a moment and then hold it to your heart as you repeat the following:

"Fear and hate are not to be,

I eclipse destructive forces.

Magic flows from the rowan tree

Protecting me through challenging courses.

Once in a blue moon this wish for me

Heal my spirit with magical sources

Awake compassionate energy

This super full moon power reinforces!

Without looking at it, crumble the sigil, state, "So mote it be!" burn the sigil in a fireproof dish, cauldron, or fireplace so that it becomes part of Spirit.

I hope you enjoy this simple spell and that it empowers you to keep on going with dignity, grace, and wisdom!  If you used this spell, drop me a comment and let me know how you liked it.

Blessed Be!

Mickie

Total Lunar Eclipse times in US time zones

EST (Eastern Standard Time)

5.51am EST - Penumbral Eclipse begins

6.48am EST - Umbral Eclipse begins

7.51am EST - Totality begins

If you live in the East head outside at 6.45am to watch the start of the eclipse. 

CST (Central Standard Time)

4.51am CST - Penumbral Eclipse begins

5.48am CST - Umbral Eclipse begins

6.51am CST - Totality begins

The best viewing of the eclipse will be from 6.15am to 6.30am.

MST (Mountain Standard Time)

3.51am MST - Penumbral Eclipse begins

4.48am MST - Umbral Eclipse begins

5.51am MST - Totality begins

The peak of the blood moon will start at about 6.30am. 

Kitchen Witch Candle Jars Sneak Peek

I'm excited to show you the prototype for a brand new line from the studio workshop, and my kitchen! I'm working on a brand new line of Kitchen Witch spell candle jars. Dan found these lovely frosted jelly jars from one of our dye sublimation suppliers and of course my witchy brain immediately thought, "spell candles!" watch for them in my Etsy shop Mickie Mueller Studio in the next couple days.

UPDATE: Now you can purchase a Kitchen Witch spell candle jar of your own! Click the name of the candle purpose to see photos of these beautiful re-usable candle jars!
Protection     Prosperity    Peace of Mind   Healing Vibes    Clearing & Uncrossing

Here's how the prototype turned out, I'm pretty happy with it! I'm also working on designs for Clearing & Uncrossing, Healing Vibes, Protection,  Blessed Home, Peace of Mind, and  Love & Romance. Each one will have the "Kitchen Witch" label, and will be covered with magical symbols associated with the theme; some drawn by me, and some public domain vintage art. 

I really had fun putting these designs together on the computer, I've got a few done, so you'll be seeing them in my Etsy shop really soon! Don't you love that vintage witch?!

We always have a bit of a learning curve when we dye sublimate a new item, this was our second try, and I was delighted to see it turn out so nice!

The candle jar is cool on it's own, but I just had to throw in a magical candle! I decided to use my old Kitchen Witch technique. This candle was dressed with herbs pressed into warm wax right in my own kitchen and charged with magical energy for prosperity and also charged with Reiki energy (since I'm a Reiki Master) for an extra kick. 

We did a nice little label for the lid too. The jar will come with one of my Kitchen Witch  herb dressed candles wrapped in paper and tied with a little bakers twine. (I need to pick up some bakers twine! LOL)

Here's what the prototype looked like when it had burned down for several hours, I love the way it glows. These candle burned for about 24 hours in this jar.

The right side...

...the left side.

My little Kitchen Witch candle burning away with all those lovely magical kitchen herbs doing their magical stuff!

Once the candle has burned out, you may dispose of any leftover wax however you like. The art on this jar is water-proof so I just set mine in a dish of hot water for about 10 minutes to loosen up the wax, scraped it out, and cleaned it out with hot soapy water to remove all the wax and any residual herbs. This jar can be re-used over and over. You can pour your own candle into the jar, or use votives or tea light candles dressed with your own herbs or oils as I did here.  You could also use it to store a homemade prosperity floor wash, smudge blend, or loose tea blend. 

Well, I better get back to work on a few more designs so that I can make one for you! They'll be in my Etsy shop Mickie Mueller Studio in the next couple of days, I hope you enjoyed this sneak peek of the prototype for our new Kitchen Witch spell candle jars!

UPDATE: Now you can purchase a Kitchen Witch spell candle jar of your own! Click the name of the candle purpose to see photos of these beautiful re-usable candle jars!
Protection     Prosperity    Peace of Mind   Healing Vibes    Clearing & Uncrossing 


Blessed Be!

Mickie

Work in Progress: Hand Painted Altar Set

Ever since Sacred Source made this Altar Set from my designs, I've wanted to try hand painting a set. Well, I'm finally doing it, and they'll be in my Etsy shop as soon as the set is complete! I've finished everything except the God and Goddess statues/candle holders, so that's what I'll be doing next, but I wanted to show you the set so far...

These are the perfect size for tea light candles, although some people like to fill them with substances that embody the elements; salt, soil, stones, seashells, feathers, lava rocks, etc.  I'm really delighted with how this set is turning out.

East/Air

Air: inspiration, wisdom, potential. I used natural shades to represent air, blue sky, feathers, tree branches blowing in the breeze, billowy clouds, and I also included the traditional yellow. The Sylph air elemental has a golden  airy skirt her multicolored wings suggest iridescence .

South/Fire

Fire: will, passion, courage. In creating the flames I blended shades or fed, orange and yellow, there's a little hot blue at the base of the flames. I made the fire breathing dragon elemental a warm golden color. 

West/Water

Water: healing, emotion, cleansing. The water surrounding this candle holder has shades of blues and greens, the shells have layers of color to create a natural look. The undine water elemental has a supernatural purple skin tone and lovely blue/green hair like the sea.

North/Earth

Earth: nurturing, abundance, protection. I used many shades of greens and browns for the earth candle, a few mushrooms, ferns, oak, and ivy leaves cover this one. It has gray stones at the base, and the face of the dryad earth elemental peers out from an old oak.

Pentacle

I decided to paint the sky of the tree pentacle at dusk, the magical in between time, the sun has set casting warm colors at the horizon, the sky above has begun to sparkle with stars. You can either lay this pentacle flat on your altar, or use the brass hanger on the back to hang it on the wall.

The Horned God of the Forest

I still have to paint the Horned God. He is the spirit of the green forest, the power of the sun, and the Lord of the Wilderness, the colors I use will reflect growth and the woods.  

The Moon Goddess of the Night

I also have to paint the Moon Goddess. The Moon Goddess is the spirit of the celestial forces, the power of the moon, and Lady of the Stars.  I will choose colors to represent her nature as the deep mysteries of magic and the night sky.   

I'm grabbing some lunch and then I'll be working on the God and Goddess statues. I hope to have this set finished soon. Once it's complete I'll be offering it in my Etsy shop for sale. This hand painted set will make a very magical addition to someone's altar. I have one more set that I will be painting in a similar fashion later this year. When I hand paint these statues, there are no two that are ever alike, each one is brought to life with color, heart and soul and will soon become part of someone's sacred space!

If you're interested in the unpainted version of this set, it's available here: http://www.sacredsource.com/Votive-Set-Altar-Collection-by-Mickie-Mueller/productinfo/VS/#.V9rlXZgrLIU

The unpainted pieces are also available separately, so that if you wish you can collect the set one piece at a time as you work through the lessons of the elements and the God and Goddess.  

Blessed Be!

Mickie

Llewellyn's Sabbats Almanac Giveaway

Whoo-hoo! I just got my author copies of the Llewellyn's Sabbats Almanac! I had the honor of writing the "Crafty Crafts segments of this really cool almanac, so it's giveaway time!!!

Enter on Instagram, here's the link: Click HERE to enter!

Here's how to enter:
1. Follow @mickiemueller on Instagram
2. Repost this photo (above) on Instagram. 3.Tag#SabbatsAlmanacGiveaway and@mickiemueller That's all you have to do and you'll be entered into the drawing on Friday July 22! Make sure you complete all three requirements for your entries to be counted. 

More info about this awesome almanac and a couple sneak peeks...read on...

These are really fun crafts, I made them all to make sure I had the directions correct, I hope you enjoy them! This art is by Carolyn Vibbert.

This almanac runs from Samhain 2016-Mabon 2017. It was so cool to flip through the pages and see the illustrations that Wen Hsu did for my articles, she really nailed them perfectly! I've always admired her work. I illustrate a lot of articles and books for other authors, so it's really cool to be on the other side of that, I must tell you, they really are beautiful! Carolyn Vibbert created the other interior illustrations and the clever cover art is by Ellen Lawson. I've got two books, but I only need one...I think it's time for a celebratory giveaway!

One of Wen Hsu's awesome illustrations for my articles, this one is for the Samhain article! "Magic Divination Witch Bottle"  I think this illustration is my fave!

This essential guide offers fun and fresh ways to celebrate the eight sacred holidays. Enrich your spiritual life throughout the year and discover powerful wisdom and ideas from a wealth of popular this is a great guide with fun and fresh ways to celebrate the sabbats, more than 50 articles for both new and experienced witches, great ideas on marking the sacred points of the wheel of the year with great contributors:

Linda Raedisch, Melanie Marquis, Mickie Mueller, Michael Furie, Elizabeth Barrette, Suzanne Ress, Kristoffer Hughes, Dallas Jennifer Cobb, Sybil Fogg, Kerri Connor, JD Hortwort, Stacy M. Porter, and April Elliott Kent

"Sand Cast Crystal Grid Candle Holder" the illustration and the actual crystal grid project that I made!

The almanac includes creative, low-cost arts and crafts projects that I wrote just for you. There are also ideas for celebrating the sabbats as a family, simple recipes for delicious appetizers, entrees, beverages, and desserts. There are super helpful section on astrological influences with full and new moon rituals as well as extended rituals for groups and individuals. There are handy journal pages for keeping track of your festival plans and memories, and fascinating Pagan folklore and customs too!

My "Harvest Abundance Braid" and "Wheat Pentagram Wall Hanging" with my actual Abundance Braid in the background!

If you want to enter to win, click HERE and follow the easy instructions on the Instagram post!

Good luck!

Just in case you don't win but want a copy so that you can use my crafts and all the other great sabbat ideas too, here are links where you can get your own copy:

Llewellyn: https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738737706

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Llewellyns-2017-Sabbats-Almanac-Samhain/dp/0738737704

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/llewellyns-2017-sabbats-almanac-llewellyn/1122705364?ean=9780738737706

Or shop at your local bookstore, check Indiebound for sellers near you: http://www.indiebound.org/indie-bookstore-finder 

Blessed Be!

Mickie

Saint Expedite, Candles, Cake and Making it Happen

When my friend Shea gave me a beautiful Saint Expedite candle as a thank you gift for helping her out, I was positively delighted!  She told me that the candle had been made by Judika Illes, as it happens, one of my favorite go-to magical authors which made it even cooler!  I hadn't worked with Saint Expedite before, but I felt that this candle came to me for a reason, so before using it, I set out to learn more about this handsome Roman soldier that had made his way across the ages to land on my old wooden art table.

My Saint Expedite burning happily on my old wooden art table
working on, well, expediting!

Saint Expedite is not a judgy saint, he is happy to help out people of any faith at all, so long as you offer him the proper respect and payment, he is a soldier after all, and you must pay your dues.  So what does this guy specialize in?  Well, he makes things happen, comes to the rescue, rocks out quick solutions.  He's your magical fireman who will rescue you from the metaphorical burning building.  The song, "I Need a Hero" comes to mind.  He's the patron saint of emergency situations, sailors, students, and shopkeepers.  Consider asking him for assistance when you need a quick solution to a problem.

Almost nothing is known about the life of St. Expedite, according to the various legends surrounding him, a crate arrived having been shipped from one location in the church to another containing a statue and relics of a Roman soldier, but the crate had been marked "spedito" or "Expedite" meant to be shipping instructions, but someone upon receipt mistook this instruction for his name.  Although he's not officially recognized on the  Roman Catholic Church's roster of Saints, he has become very popular and venerated all over the world among devotees who ask him for quick favors.

The symbolism behind his traditional images are fascinating to me.  The cross he holds has the word "hodie" on it which is Latin for "today."  His foot is on a crow which has the word "cras" which is how the Romans pronounced the sound of a crows caw, caw, caw sound. Cras, means tomorrow...pro CRAS tinate!  So this symbolism is perfect for getting things moving and quickly too.  Don't worry it's just a metaphorical crow, not a real one! No crows were harmed in the making of this spell candle!

How to Work With Saint Expedite

Wednesday is the best day to work with Saint Expedite.  The first rule when working with Saint Expedite is don't bother asking him to harm another, this soldier will take none of that nonsense, and you'll probably face a backfire you don't want.  Always be respectful when asking for his help, he doesn't have to help if he doesn't want to, so be sure to be polite when you ask.  To that end, he likes offerings made to him.  Choose one favor, don't overload him.

 In general, a red candle is used when asking this Saint for assistance.  He also likes offerings of flowers,  red flowers are his favorite.  I read that some cultures offer marigolds at the time of the request and then offer red flowers upon receiving the favor or help to thank this Saint.  Use a statue, picture, or holy card of Saint Expedite when calling upon him.  If you're using a 7 day candle like mine (pictured) put a glass of water on the altar as you burn the candle.  When it burns out, fill the jar candle with the water and red flowers to thank him for his help.  Pound cake is the traditional offering to thank Saint Expedite.  Be sure to buy or make a nice fresh one, and give him the first slice from the loaf, I sliced a good piece from the middle.  When the flowers and cake are no longer fresh and nice, you may put them outside, leave the remains of the cake for passing critters and compost the flowers or allow them to return to the earth. Do not place offerings in the trash, it would be disrespectful.  

The other thing that Saint Expedite appreciates in return for his quick favors is a public thank you.  You can post a thanks on social media, take out an ad in the newspaper, that kind of thing.  Whatever you do, make sure that you let the Saint know what you plan to do in thanks for his favor at the time you ask, and then be sure to follow through with your end of the bargain.  If you don't, you can loose all you gained and then some.  Roman soldiers must be payed their due.

I decided to create an oil to use for my candle when I requested his help, and I wanted to share the recipe with you.

I looked up several recipes online and came up with this version based upon several versions I found and what I happened to have in my magical cabinet.  I put it in an old oil bottle I cleaned out and made a label using an image of Saint Expedite. This oil smells wonderful!

Saint Expedite Oil 

olive oil
honeysuckle oil
allspice, just a pinch
high john the conqueror root, a couple bits shaved off
sandalwood oil
amber oil

To learn more about Saint Expedite, here's a couple of great links:
http://saintexpedite.org/
http://judikailles.com/?p=546

Brightest Blessings!

Mickie

Free Spell for Magic Under the Solstice/Oak Supermoon!

Download these candle labels and petition sheet free right here, I designed
them just for you!

We've got some very powerful energies converging magically right now making tonight's full moon a very powerful time for magic.  Yesterday was the Summer Solstice which is of course the time of the year when the sun is at it's zenith.  The longest day of the year means the sun is at it's highest point at noon, and the period of time between sunrise and sunset is the longest of the year.  Magically during midsummer nature is at it's height of energy, Another of the energies converging right now is that tonight's full moon will be a supermoon.  The moons orbit around the earth is not a perfect circle, and once a year it ends up a bit closer to us than usual.  Tonight it will appear about 12% larger in the sky than usual.  Here is a link to a great article on the science of tonight's supermoon. On top of all of that, we are also in the Celtic month of the Oak and tonight is also the Oak moon according to Robert Grave's Celtic Tree Calendar, and the energies of Oak correspond with opening the door to opportunity, strength, wisdom and power.  Oak magic also includes luck, protection and abundance.

Free candle label and petition sheet click here to download your printable copy.

 Supermoon Spell to Achieve Success

I designed this spell specifically for the energies of tonight's Summer Solstice/ Oak/ Supermoon energies, but it can be altered for use during another full moon, summer solstice or during to Celtic Oak month June 10-July 7.

You will need:

• a candle, golden in color, yellow, or white.  You can use a tea light or votive candle in a small glass votive candle jar or a large jar candle.
• Printed candle label and petition sheet (click here to download) print the sheet and affix either the large or small candle label to your jar using a glue stick and have the petition sheet ready to write your petition on.
• pen
• incense of your choice, try frankincense or sandalwood
• Your choice of several of the following herbs; oak leaf or acorn, basil, bay, vetiver, patchouli, chamomile, cinquefoil, marigold, sunflower, st. johns wort, any herb corresponding with your specific success goal
• lighter or matches and a fireproof dish
• your favorite success oil or olive oil
• gold, yellow, or white square of fabric about 4x4 inches
• green or gold ribbon

Find a quiet place where you can be alone to work your magic, if you can do it outdoors under the moon all the better, but if you can't indoors is fine.  Light the incense and take some time to ground and center, cast your circle and summon the elements and the God and Goddess as you usually do.

Anoint your forehead with success oil (or olive oil) by using a drop of oil on your finger, marking your forehead from the center of eyebrows straight up, then directly above both eyebrows. put a drop of oil in your palm and rub palms together vigorously.  Light your candle in it's jar holder and hold the jar before you and charge it using this charm,

"I call upon the Sun and Moon with power strong and bright,

With my magic I ask a boon that you may grant this night.

For I am as the mighty oak that stands within great power,

I know that create success as I begin this very hour."

Now charge the candle with your power as you focus upon your goal complete, do not visualize the path your success will take, but the completed goal.  For instance if you're goal is success finding a home, do not visualize looking for a home, but see yourself already moved into your dream home, your furniture already there, family around the table in a new dining room, etc.  

Once you have thoroughly charged your candle with your goal, set it down and surround it with the magical herbs you've chose from the list.  Take the pen and write clearly your goal for success upon the petition sheet provided on the printout sheet.  Now hold it up towards the moon and state the following,

Success shall be mine, I know it is true,

With all that I say and all that I do,

I carry my goal and I do my best,

I send it to you, may it manifest!

My power is strong, as sound as can be,

with harm to none, so mote it be!"

Now light the petition in the candles flame and allow it to burn, placing it carefully in the fireproof dish.  Now your intention has gone into the spirit realm where it may grow and manifest in the material realm.  Once the ashes have cooled, bundle them and the herbs into the fabric and tie it with the ribbon.  Leave it near your candle to continue charging it as it burns down, then you may leave the bundle where you will see it daily, or carry it with you as you go forth to make your success in the world!

“The mighty oak was once a little nut that stood its ground.”-anon

I hope you've enjoyed this spell and that it will serve you well during this time of the Summer Solstice, Supermoon and Celtic Oak Month!

And again, the Wheel of the Year turns as we see the Sabbat of Midsummer
come around, rejoice in the cycles of the seasons and grow what you need the most to be
harvested as the wheel turns again!

If you love this candle sconce, click here for more details!

Brightest Blessings,

Free Healing Candle Labels and Spells

Hi Dears,

Sometimes life is just hard.  This spring has been particularly difficult for many, and really for all of us, as we have seen political battles, human rights showdowns, natural disasters, misplaced hate, rage and anger.  A school shooting of unthinkable proportions in New Town started off our year and then we all watched two tragedies unfold in Boston at the Marathon and then just shortly after in Texas when a fertilizer plant exploded.  And of course we have to remember that it's not just here in the U.S., no, there are many parts of the world where oppression, abuse, and large scale violence are commonplace.  In all of the grief that we have all witnessed and felt, we have to remember something very important, even in the midst of some very bad things going on in the world, the power of good is still stronger.  The power of healing can move mountains.

All these candles use the labels from this free Candle Label and Spell  PDF. The link to download
this set is below.
Goddess Statue in this photo designed by Abby Willowroot

My friend Blake Octavian Blair and I got to talking about the world’s events that have unfolded this spring.  I'm a Reiki Master and so is Blake, he also does a lot of Shamanic healing work too and studies Druidry with OBOD. We met online as so many people do these days, and found that we have a lot of things in common, we also are both contributors to the Llewellyn annuals and spend a decent amount of time writing about ways that people can improve their lives exploring the magical aspects of spirituality.  During the discussion we talked about how much it helps both of us to be able to send positive energy to world events.  It's the one thing that we can do as healers to contribute to the world.  It's also a great coping mechanism for those of us who tend to take these kind of events deeply to heart, and let's face it, that's a lot of us that do just that, I bet, Dear Reader, you do too!  Blake had seen some of my printable candle labels I make from my art and so Blake sent me a text one day suggesting that I create a candle label that people could use to send healing for all these current events that have hurt our hearts so deeply.  It was brilliant! Along with Blake's input, single label became a sheet of candle labels,  and we each wrote a spell to go along with them too with love and compassion for humankind.

Working the Healing altar Spell written by Blake Octavian Blair, included with
the Healing Candles and Spells PDF

In that spirit, it was also decided to share it freely with anyone and everyone who has the desire to send positive energy into the world.  We also decided to make the sheet non-specific to the current events and people in need of healing during this tumultuous spring, because there would always be events, places and people in need of healing energy.  In this way, this candle sheet and these spells may be used today and on into the future whenever you or others have need.  For safety, be sure to use the labels only on jar candles, or jar candle holders; never affix a candle label to the wax candle itself, as it could catch on fire.  Also burn your candles according to the candle instructions and never leave a burning candle unattended.  Use these spells as they are written, or as inspiration for creating your own spell for sending healing into the world.

For the Free PDF, click here to download! with our compliments from Blake Octavian Blair and Mickie Mueller

We both hope you enjoy these candle labels and spells for years to come.  Feel free to share them with anyone you like, please join us in sending healing energy to those who need it most, as often as you like.

For more on Blake Octavian Blair visit his website: http://www.blakeoctavianblair.com/
To see more of my art visit my website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MickieMuellerStudio

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Brightest Blessings,

Send Love Rippling Out Spell, Llewellyn Spell-A -Day

Today's entry in the Llewellyn's Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac is my spell for sending love rippling out into every aspect of your life!  It's quite a simple meditation spell, but when I field tested this one, it actually delivered some wonderfully positive results.  You see what you send out, really does return to you in the most lovely ways!

I did this spell this morning at my old wooden art table.
I added a pink candle to my lotus candle holder, some lavender,
a globe, and my little Quan Yin statue, the Goddess of compassion.
How will you get creative with this spell?

Llewellyn's Witches' Spell-A-Day
Send Love Rippling Out -by Mickie Mueller

Spell Date:  Friday, April 12, 2013

Color of the day:  Pink

Incense of the day:  Alder

"We think of love spells as being personal, but the power of love can be a catalyst for positive change in the world. Find a quiet place to sit, and...Click here for the whole spell on Llewellyns website

There are many more kinds of love in the world that romantic love, love for all mankind is the focus of this spell.  I personally just got a new granddaughter the other day so working this spell is easy for me right now because I'm all full of fuzzy happy thoughts.

Feeling the love!!  Me-Maw Mickie and Riley June!

Sometimes the best time to do this spell might be when you're not really feeling the love so much.  When life seems to be getting you down, sending love rippling out can be more of a challenge, but if you can make it work, the results will ripple back and change your perspective, and after all, being happy is often just a matter of perspective.

This fairy garden flag is full of love, find yours in my Etsy shop:  click here

I hope you'll try this spell today and that it brings you a great feeling of love and a connection with everything around you.

If you try it, please drop me a comment below and let me know both how it felt during the meditation and if some love rippled back your way as a result!

Blessings,

Llewellyns Spell-A-Day, Doorway Spell

When I got the list of days that I was contracted to write spells for for the 2012 Spell-A Day Almanac, one of the days I received was today, election day.  So I thought about it long and hard, the fact that it's a day when we all get to cast our intentions into the wind, our hopes for the future, and I used that as inspiration for the Door Spell.  You can see the entire spell here and work it today if you like. Click here.

Click here for the full Doorway Spell from the 2012 Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac

This spell was originally designed to begin before you leave the house and be completed when you return, but if you're reading this from work or on your smart phone or iPad while waiting in line to vote, you can alter the spell slightly and just decide what you want to manifest in the world now and do the spell in it's entirety this evening, placing the candle near your front door.  I'm a firm believer in reading spells and making them your own, I do it all the time and you can too.  The key symbol in this spell represents your ownership of your own destiny, the color of the red candle your will power in action.  No red candle? Don't worry, remember you can always substitute a white candle for any color candle.  When you etch the key into the candle remember, it's just the symbol of a key, it doesn't have to be artistic to be powerful.

The year is almost over so the 2012 Spell-A-Day is on sale right now for  $2.75, lots of excellent spells by  members of the Llewellyn family of authors, while your there the 2013 issue is out now so you can get a jump start on your magical year!

Think about the world you want to live in, what do you want to manifest?  Remember, you steer your life in the direction you're focusing one so keep aiming towards the door you really want!

While you're thinking of the future, don't forget to vote!

Brightest Blessings!