WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB - Spellcraft at FiveBelow

Merry Meet, everyone!

Whenever I go to Poplar Bluff, I try to make a stop in Five Below. Do I need anything? Not really, but every once in awhile you find a treasure. They've really been stepping up their game in the metaphysical category.

Purchase link

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A bit about the author:

Agnes Hollyhock is a lifelong wiccan with an affinity for runes casting and tarot reading. She practices her craft in the Northeastern United States where she lives with her beloved companions, Jack the cat and Sally the tarantula. 

The Blurb:

Part of the 9-book Everyday series from Rock Point publishing.  From their website:

Anyone can follow a recipe for a spell, but with Spellcraft, your practice becomes exclusively yours. Reflect on the purpose of your magic and then learn how to build spells from a host of composite parts on your witch's journey to self-discovery. Tuning in to past events, unconscious biases, and the connections that your own mind casts will help you lay down the groundwork for growth, give yourself hope in trying times, and manifest new opportunities. 

See the full blurb HERE

You will find other purchase links below as well as other links to explore on this book.

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I'm looking forward to delving into this book. I'll try to keep you posted on my thoughts. Sometimes Life just interrupts my plans ;-)

Blessed Be

~ Rain

 

AFFIRMATION MONDAY

Merry Meet, everyone!

Things are running a bit more smoothly here. I've made progress on the studio, Bob will be home in a another week then company for a few days follows. But I'm breathing.

 

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Our Affirmation for this week:

I CHOOSE

TO STOP

PLAYING LIFE ON HARD MODE

Blessed Be

~Rain

NEW MOON

 

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Merry Meet, everyone!

Is it just me or does the New Moon seem to be overshadowed by the Full Moon?

While I really feel the power of a Full Moon, I love a New Moon and the prospect of new beginnings, fresh starts, and an awakening of the possibilities; a chance to go inside ourselves to truly see who we are in the present and what we might want to change for the future.

Bob and I celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary yesterday - separately. He's on the boat for another week while I hold down the home front and care for the furbabies.

One of my intentions for the New Moon is to start the plan for him to retire sooner rather than later. I know this will be an on-going process and will need to check in with my intentions on a regular basis. The New Moon is the perfect time for me to do this.

Rebecca Willa Davis from WELL + GOOD refers to the New Moon as our accountability partner. From the moment we set new intentions, our journey begins for the next fourteen days, we have the opportunity to take incremental steps on our journey.

If you're brand new to the whole ritual part of celebration, Rebecca gives some great basic steps in THIS ARTICLE.

However you celebrate this cycle, go with intention and reap the benefits of this time.

Blessed Be

~Rain

WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB - Books & More Near Me!

 Merry Meet, everyone!

I had the pleasure of making a new friend last week. I think we could have talked for hours. 

Her name is Evan Sinclair. I'll put links for her down below. 

Evan was in my favorite coffee shop in Poplar Bluff (Bluff Town Mercantile & Coffee) when I stopped in on Friday. She had a stack of books the barista (thank you Chelsea) just knew I'd love.

Evan lives in rural south east Missouri and is a local book distributor for Llewellyn Books! She also has a myriad of other things to share and is an amazing artist!. Her goal is to bring craft books to our rural community, some of whom do not have the option of shopping on the internet or just want to see a book in real time before purchasing. 

Her business is lunarmelodiesbyevan. You'll find her on IG - just look for the blood moon avatar. 

So if you're looking for books in our rural community - or anywhere and want to support a small business, check her out on IG and FB and check out her link.tree 

Blessed Be

~Rain

AFFIRMATION MONDAY

 Merry Meet, everyone!

Goodness... with Bob only off two weeks last time and gone for most of the first week, things just got away from me. 

I'm still working on the office, making three identical bee-themed journals (which I plan to finish this week!) Life seems to always be on the fast track. I do love keeping busy but my word!

AMAZON   

Here is this week's AFFIRMATION:

MY 

DESIRE 

MATTERS

Blessed Be

~Rain

AFFIRMATION MONDAY - Affirmations for Happiness

 Merry Meet, everyone!

Another turn of the wheel has brought us to the first steps into harvest. While I know I shouldn't rush the seasons, after the blistering temps of summer, I am so ready for fall.

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A friend of mine posted pictures of the zipper spiders in her garden yesterday. Zippers and Wolf spiders are both good indications, fall is near.

AMAZON   

Here is our Affirmation for this week: 

MY RELATIONSHIPS

ARE A

SOURCE OF 

TRUE FULFILLMENT

AND

DELIGHT

Blessed Be

~Rain

WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB - Crafting Your Wiccan Path

 Merry Meet, everyone!

I am getting quite a collection of books and I had one in mind for today until I opened my email and found one by Sandra Inman.

Amazon Author Page

Here's a bit about Sandra:

Sandra Inman is a spiritual mentor, coach and dancer who shows people who are struggling with feeling self-doubt and disconnected from their true selves how to confidently step into their power, shine their light and create the life they want to live with peace, joy, and an empowered sense of self.

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You will find Sandra on the following link. You can also sign up for her newsletter. 

WEBSITE   FACEBOOK     PINTEREST     YOUTUBE

Blessed Be

~ Rain

AFFIRMATION MONDAY

 Good morning!

Did you do anything for the New Moon last Thursday? 

I tried to get some time in before Bob got home to clean out my book shelves and antique wardrobe. Gave the altar a good cleanse - all things I've needed to do for a very long time. I still have too many books to fit on the shelves and no place to put another set of shelves. I'll keep you posted. LOL

In the mean time:

AMAZON   

Here is our affirmation for this week:

HAPPINESS COMES NATURALLY

WHEN I LET GO OF

WHAT NO LONGER SERVES ME

Blessed Be

~Rain