Friday, October 7, 2022

Invocation



What is invocation?

Considering the concept of invocation…
Invocation is calling on the spirit energy as opposed to evoking, which is summoning the presence of spirit energy into tangible form. It is far more positive in energy workings, prayers, and other spiritual practices to invoke, rather than evoke. 
Invocation is calling on anything that is or has ever existed in spirit, energy, or thought. Anything you can imagine, visualize, create, think of, or believe may be invoked. Characters of stories, animal spirit, nature spirit, Saints, angels, and even mythical creatures, are all possible to be invoked. Calling on the Holy Spirit is invocation. Projecting thoughtforms is part of invocation. So called familiar/pet (not demon) spirit helpers, golem spirit protectors, are just a few types of spirit invocation that is commonly referred to. Tiki spirits and totem spirits are also types.

Why invoke?

Invocation is often used to send messages, requests, petitions, and other communications with the Divine. Invocation is also used to promote protection, wealth, positive energy and other goals. Invoking certain energies is thought to project intention and magnify your thoughts amplified to the Divine for assistance. The idea is to call on spirit to help intercede and work for your good, whether to assist a goal or help a prayer be louder. Invocation can also be symbolic, utilizing imagery to promote the idea behind a story, meaning of that symbol to focus your intention as you pray. Imagery may be a picture, a statue, something of a particular color etc. with imagery rely on imagination and the possibilities are limitless. It is all about what the image or construct means to you, to magnify your intentions and focus your prayers for your own benefit.

No, you are not worshipping the symbols you are using for expression, you are calling on the energy around you that matches your intents and goals to magnify what you want to attract into your life.

Brightest Blessings

*Side Note* in biblical reference Wizard referred to illusionist, familiar spirits referred to demons only, and mediums meant those speaking with demons Not ancestors.

Again, please stop believing ancient mistranslation, and applying it to all modern so called witches. Those that are Not purposely calling demons and practicing harm onto others, are not at all what the Bible was talking about. Also study the history, know about the mass slaughtering of innocent people, and stop persecuting everyone that is different. These so called occult practitioners are not purposely, willfully or maliciously out to hurt you or themselves. You are not even on their minds. You do not have to agree or accept them, but you also should not judge or persecute them. The occult in the Bible is not what we call occult today, these are two related but entirely different ways. Do some possibly practice the occult of the Bible? It may be possible, but they are not a majority, and persecuting everyone is just not the practice of loving and blessing others, that is the most important rule of all. Stop promoting modern day witch hunts. There are too many negative realities in the world right now, and the modern day peace loving witches are not the problem. Anything fueling hatred is not a help for saving the world. Love one another and be kind.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Witchcraft Is

 


Simple Principles: Incantation is a form of Prayer, as is chant and song. All supernatural, miracle, and magic things come from the Divine, and the Divine spirit is within Nature and created Nature as the Divine created and is in all things. 

A Witch is Not as defined according to the meaning of a woman who has a compact with some evil spirit who aids to establish evil things using malicious spirit for malicious ends.

In the ancient text not only was Withcraft Not always disapproved of, but the actual word intentioned in reference to evil ways was Sorcery as known by ancient Eastern Asian Mysticism (and Egyptian Illusionists acting to create fear and deception for negative and manipulative intentions). A specific form of spirit communication for answers (not messages from loved ones or ancestors), but done manipulatively and with Negative intent or Evil energies in a way that avoided asking the high Divine first, and ignoring the Holy Spirit of the higher self, was also referred to as negative witchcraft.

As long as the one higher Divine is acknowledged and understood, Witch and Witchcraft is actually turning to the transmutation Divine spirit and energy within the Divine in Nature all around us and given to us to utilize to promote positive and good into our lives for healing, joy, love and all other good things with focus in intention, projecting to the Divine from the desires of the heart for good and not for evil, for protection and not to cause harm. The key is in intention, to bless and not willfully curse. It is part of life in things such as cooking, sewing, quilting, music, art, and prayer, and Not evil at all! Making witchcraft just a part of life. 

All Forms of Prayer

 


Prayer - a reverent petition, praise and expression of gratitude to a Divine source in worship, thanks, blessing wish, or intentional request in hope and faith with trust and belief.

What types of prayers are known?

Prayers may be spoken or silent. All chants, incantations, declarations, affirmations, songs, meditation, visualizations, confessions, and words made with intention and especially heartfelt are all prayers.

Invoke, Praise, Trust, and Ask in Faith and with Thanksgiving. Always Ask with pure heartfelt intention including community and Divine purpose, the reason behind the why and possibly a deeper meaning beyond that, feel it, discuss it in your prayer and trust that you are heard and your needs will be met.

Believe & Receive

Know your purpose and survival will always be enabled in Faith and Trust from a grateful heart.

Brightest Blessings💗

Keep Praying💜

Thursday, September 29, 2022

What is Longsuffering?


A bit of bible study…

“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering.” Colossians 3:12

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23



Is Longsuffering a reference to suffering?

Simply, no. Longsuffering is another word for patience, and although waiting and being patient may be difficult and may cause it’s own suffering in a way, it actually is not about suffering at all. It is about having faith and trust and exercising patience in your situation. In the definition of Longsuffering it means to be patient, to be calm and not rash. Keeping calm, centering yourself, attempting to maintain composure and peace through prayer and honoring but checking emotions is all part of the patience of longsuffering.

Thoughts on a few other older words…

Meek means gentle, and Submissive means to trust or allow in a consensual manner. When considering meaning, context and older usage of words in older texts requires understanding through examining what the words are saying not just to you, but why those words were chosen to describe their purpose and intent. It was considered virtuous to be gentle and compassionate in nature, and to be agreeable and considerate (consensual and allowing and trusting). Without meekness and submissiveness neither virtue may be practiced.

Actual suffering is referenced with a promise of restoration and being established.

1 Peter 5:10, NIV: And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

1 Peter 5:10, ESV: And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

1 Peter 5:10, KJV: But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

1 Peter 5:10, NLT: In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.

Brightest Blessings 🌟 

Love, Reverend Priestess Amy Chris of the Covenant Flourish Church 🌸 ⛪️ , the Covenant of Olana 🌙, and the Covenant of Ramiel💜

Psalm means song, particularly a sacred hymn or song.

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Idol Worship

What is idol worship, verses in comparison with Graven images…

First a graven image is an inscription or image on a surface of stone or marble with flower, human or animal form. When referring to idol worship (not referring to statues or artworks) in that the object of the graven image itself is worshipped as opposed to God (not seeking God first), and not as in inspiration, focus for prayer point intent, or in admiration of traits and in respect. Graven images used outside of worship as a symbol of intent are not idol worship, since the worship focus is still the higher Divine.

Is Idolizing your favorite person Idol worship?

To idolize is to admire, revere, and love greatly. In admiring traits of your favorite celebrity, being inspired by them, loving and adoring them for what they are or represent or even for their accomplishments is not Idol worship. Even if you express reverence and adoration (worship) for your favorite star, hoping that their magical aura and admired traits would rub off on you, you are still only idolizing not idol worshiping. Only when you take a graven image and pray to the image without involving the Divine, do you practice Idol worship. It is praying to the symbol as opposed to focusing intention to pray to the Divine first, that is idol worship. To worship is to praise, bow to in reverence and honor. Don’t bow to statues.

The golden calves in the Bible were created to represent a God figure to bow and worship to instead of the Divine. They were not created as a house of Holy Spirit or as art, but as a graven image that was then worshipped. This explains what idol worship actually was.

Idols…

The little statues, depictions of saints, artworks etc. are not graven idol worship. In truth, these things are just beautiful artworks to inspire us, to help us focus, and to reflect upon; while, remembering that the Divine inspired someone and worked through that someone giving them also the talent to create that art.
All art is inspired by the Divine, and all art should be treated knowing that the Divine had purpose for that art. 

As far as Saints go, to be inspired by the story constructs or to pray for intercession should not be idolatry. Saints were once intercessors on Earth to seek out and pray with, as former holy figures considered ascended to be near the Divine, they are still considered to be intercessors. Intercessors are prayer partners to agree with you and empower a Divine response. When two agree, it will be done (paraphrase Matthew 18:19). Your prayers are still directed at the one and only Great Divine.

Additional thoughts…

When considering idolatry, it can mean a lot of different things to different people. It is on the other hand avoidable by seeking the Divine or even the higher self first through your preferred method of prayer. Follow your heart, seek truth, and trust in what you find there. In our world of information overload there is a lot of noise, and sometimes in that overwhelm it is easy to get lost, confused, misguided, or frustrated. Clarity always comes from inner truth and higher wisdom. 

We can’t apply idol worship to any and all things that we give time to besides the Divine. Who says, oh no I cooked, I worked, I cared for my baby, I betrayed the Divine? Just focus on some gratitude throughout the day, apply some mindfulness, and realize that unless you do or love to the complete exclusion of the Divine, you can’t be idol worshipping accidentally. Keep in mind all you do, especially if you love what you do, or if it is in service are ways in which the Divine works with and through us, not just in our conscious efforts to do Divine works. Considering favorite hobbies, talents, caring for your home, family idols prevents the Divine from working through what you do in life. Instead, just be grateful and dare to hold love in your heart for the Divine and all that is in your life. There are many kinds of love, and love is a beautiful commandment and guide for our greater good.

What about Love?

What and who you love, as long as the Divine has your greatest love can’t be idolatry, for there are no rules in love. A good check and balance to live by is to make the Divine and gratitude part of everything you do no matter how small. Thank the great Divine for all you cherish, and idolatry is not a concern. God never said we couldn’t love anything else, or that we could not have anything, or that we could not enjoy anything, God said to love, to be joyful, to live abundantly. You may love life, and feel grateful for it, that should be a good thing. You may honor your parents or cherish your family or loved ones, it is a commandment to honor your parents and family is a virtue. We need to stop overthinking and attempting to superimpose old constructs onto every new or current thing, and remember not to overthink and judge everything looking for some reason to chastise ourselves or blame ourselves for some misfortune. Everything can’t be an idol, and as long as the Divine has a place in your heart, and gratitude from you, you should be on the right path away from idolatry. 

Brightest Blessings…

A side thought about the what ancients considered idols of the past… In Hindu temples to bless the sacred space they pray to empower an artwork object with Divine spirit as the holy house for the Divine to dwell (we call it an idol) and the then Divinely blessed object sanctifies the temple. To them, it is Divine spirit existing present on Earth. We bless our temples, the buildings, or set up alters to call on Divine spirit to be with us in houses to hold Holy Spirit. They worship the Divine, not really the “idol,” but we call it idol worship? I believe we need to set aside judgement of others and ourselves and trust in the Great Divine of higher thoughts and wisdom, who created us all to be the judge. We can keep the Divine in our hearts and still live in the world, and with a little effort maybe some greater kindness to ourselves and others.


Sunday, September 4, 2022

What are seeds?

 

Considering Seed Sowing for Blessings…

Or the Concept of giving or of service…

First do not confuse seeds with tithing, which is not under the new order of Grace that speaks of cheerful giving from the heart and ends the old law and ways. Tithing actually should also be known for sharing of anything such as service, time, volunteering, fund-raising events, kind acts, stating blessings of kindness towards others, prayers for others, any charity etc. Seeds are entirely different. It is the concept that in planting with intent, the intent grows with what you sow. In scripture, even tears are seeds that sow and later reap in harvest of joy for balance. A seed can be a charitable act from the heart, money given, blessings made in faith given from the heart for others, prayers for others, even heartfelt intentions to do or give, and actual planting for the symbolism; also anything you do in service to the good of others, the greater good or for service to your faith and your belief in the Divine etc. The idea is that seeds multiply or ensure blessings into tangible manifestations for anything good that is hoped, wished or spoken for the life of the giver. It is a long standing principle that what you give returns to you in expected and unexpected ways, often multiplied back to you. The same generosities, services, sharing, praying, blessing, heartfelt intentions, and acts of kindness are thought to help maintain blessings. You may not always reap back exactly what you sow, because you receive what you need first. Seeds should always be sown from the heart. The act of support and giving is superior to the idea of taxing (tithes).

I have always heart-fully held the idea that support, donation, and service is a better notion than to say tithe. My family heritage spoke of acts of service for the church instead of necessarily giving money, which could possibly be too high minded a thought.

Brightest Blessings!

Still curious about tithes? This is a beautiful article: https://www.clintonnc.com/uncategorized/15364/the-misconception-of-tithing-part-one

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

To Be in Expectation

What is expectation in faith and trust, or manifestation?

Expectation is a part of faith. It is in trust and belief that is beyond what is easily perceived tangibly. To be in expectation is to through trust act in faith, following your heart and intuition. It is experienced in the act of nurturing hope through prayer with the faith in what is asked is already done.

How do you act in expectation?

Acts may include such actions as rest, a simple chore, embracing a talent, researching an interest, learning, discovering, prayer, meditation, just being grateful and remembering your blessings, and getting ready (more on being prepared later). It is not just the obvious steps and actions moving forward in pursuit of a goal. Sometimes, actions may involve getting out and doing, but that could be as simple as acting as if from the perspective of what would a you who already has whatever it is be doing? Being or attempting responsible actions and doing the best you can are also staying in faith, and are enough. These actions are what it means to be expectant.

Are you ready?

You do not always have to be ready or prepared to see results in your requests or manifestations. Are you feeling called to be prepared? Do research, learn a skill, make a list, seek out an answer. For example: such as in a purchase, what would it cost? Where do you buy one? Are there other options? Or, Who do you hire to complete the desired task? Take some time to compare and question. Plan out some action steps, even if you don’t know how, or the whole picture, list out what you do know or need. Organize, prepare yourself, prepare your environment, and keep in mind there is no right or wrong way. Also, do some self care, allow for self healing, or self reflection to grow in character. Trust in your instinct, and where your heart leads. Learn how to expand, grow, nurture, maintain, cultivate, or even keep what you are praying for like a child before acquiring a first pet. Do not do things because you think you must, or because it hurts it must be good. Negativity always causes delays, so don’t force yourself, punish yourself, or take actions not aligned with your own heart. Most of all be grateful for all you have, have had, and are asking for. You are not here to be like everyone else, you are here to be you and do right by you, while respecting everything and especially the divine energy in and all around you. Respect is always good. Remember to respect and honor you too! Follow peace and seek where peace is and leads you. 

Brightest Blessings!
Rev. (Priestess) Amy Chris💜

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Prayer For Abundance and Generousity

 


Prayer for Covenant St. Nicholas

In gratitude we share
In faith we trust our abundance
Blessed by Grace our gifts increase
We are golden, filled with love, hope and joy
We calm the storms and banish fears
Promoting Justice and defending all that is right
Blessing the children and in our Covenant of Wealth
Our generousity blossoms a fruitful, continuous harvest,
And coming Abundance, multiplied and doubled
Praise Lord God Father, thanks onto Sachiel, Saint Nicholas, and Saint Joseph
Our whole house and family are blessed now and forevermore…
Amen, Shalom.

-ACK-

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Everything is of the Divine


Everything is Part of the Divine

Within you, and without you (all around you and within all other living things), all you and others create, and all that is, is with Divine purpose and spirit.

Every faith, every God/dess name, Saint, Angel, holy figure, good spirit, messenger of God, and synchronicity is of God/Divine/Universe. Every prayer, meditation, chant, incantation, affirmation, manifestation practice, spell, it is all ways to pray/communicate to and of God. If God created all things, then it must be so. If we hold the truth that God is in Everything and Everywhere, there is no other way to perceive. 

Intention Determines Faith

Intention is key, Faith is key. Believing in any part of God could never be evil, it is how you use it, your intention. Do not judge others for how they pray, what path, or faith they follow. They are not acting against God, when it is all of and for God. God is patient, we should learn to be. It is good to share in what truths God has given you, and of your spiritual wisdoms and ways, but not good to expect or force these onto the one you are sharing with. God did not make us all the same, but all of God. One way may be preferred, but we can’t assume we know God’s every thought. All paths exist as part of God’s plan, and everyone’s path is different. It all fits together for the good of all. 

Love one another, and refrain from judgement.
Brightest blessings
Share in peace and for understanding compassion

Abundance is Positive


Abundance Requires Gratitude

Abundance is not forbidden, but should be felt gratefully appreciated, and overflow should be shared from the heart.

Beware the Spirit of Guilt

It is all right to be abundant, do not let the spirit of guilt overshadow and steal your joy. Greed is chasing the next big, shiny thing without first appreciating or being grateful for what you are already blessed with. In our disposable, consumer driven world, sometimes we get caught up in a current that promotes waste and we forget to be grateful. Where there is gratitude, greed does not dwell, but sometimes we judge ourselves harshly, we feel we are unworthy or feel judged by a world attempting to purify itself. Have you judged or condemned your neighbor for seemingly greed? Without knowing their heart, life story, or intentions, you should not project this spirit of guilt. It is not how much we have that makes us greedy or holy, but whether we are generous or unsharing. True it is not the stuff you have to enjoy in life, but  sharing and enjoying the stuff with a grateful heart. The time spent with loved ones, being inspired, grateful, utilizing the tools we are given to share our talents with the world, is what the stuff is all about. It is not how much or how little, to each their own, but it is your heart and intentions that matter most of all. Do not be tempted to judge yourself or others so very harshly, life is hard enough and short enough, that it is perfectly all right to be abundant and enjoy, as long as you are abundant in spirit, kindness, and generosity as well.

What is Avarice?

Avarice is the extreme greed for wealth and gain, for its sake alone. Intentions to be enabled to fulfill a purpose, be provided for, free of debt or worry, to fulfill a need, to be enabled for further generosity and charity, are not avarice! It is okay to pray for such provisions in abundance for such intentions. It is not the benign energetic tool of money, but the intention or love of it alone to exclusion of all else without Divine placed first, is what is avarice.

Brightest Abundant Blessings

Be kind💜

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Positive Faith Verses Toxic Positivity

 


What is Toxic Positivity?

There is a trend to force yourself to view all things positively far beyond looking for the silver lining or cracking a joke. It may be true that all things work out for our good, or come round right eventually, but when emotions are not honored or even repressed you may be causing yourself harm by being too positive. Consider when you may be grieving and you repress your feelings to be strong, or when something goes wrong you take an apathetic and forced gratitude about being okay with it. Sometimes well intentioned words or positive affirmations might emphasize or add to the underlying strife instead. It is more important to honor each feeling, move through and flow with it, and when it is positive follow through with positive action. When it isn’t allow the feeling to be, take a moment to recall a happy thought or time, and do something that brings out some better feelings. It is okay if you need rest that day instead of action. Rest is an action, and so is prayer. You shouldn’t push yourself without first allowing for the self care. We live in a world that causes us to feel guilty for taking any time for ourselves, that doesn’t encourage healthy boundaries or limits, and convinces us that if we are not in active pursuit constantly, we are somehow not doing enough. These are very unhealthy notions.

Positive Faith is Different

Having positive faith is more about trust, believing that the best is possible, and allowing space to expect the positive to happen. It isn’t about repressing, it is just believing, trusting, and relaxing in good faith. Positive faith teaches to pray through upsetting feelings, giving them space to exist in our lives, to be honest and accepting, but allow for better to come. Positive Faith is about promoting time to rest and allowing for letting go of a need for control, or hanging on to the stress and tension. It is a healing focused, mindful, and self honoring approach. With positive faith, affirmations are more reaffirming in belief, and are better used as part of prayers to support focus, clarity, and intent for yourself. It is okay to be angry, sad, frustrated, irritated, or confused. When there is fear or doubt, you can take power over it through acknowledgement and positive prayer affirmations, that way you are not controlled by  your negatives in life. Positive Faith is centered, balanced, and supportive, but too much positivity mindset might add frustration, stress, feelings of failure, further doubt, and exaggerate all the negatives you can’t control.




Stay in Faith and Honor your Feelings, and Positivity May Increase for You…

~ Love, Reverend Priestess Amy Chris of the Covenant of Olana, the Covenant of Ramiel, and the Covenant Flourish Church 

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Divine Spirit is in Everything

 


Spirit Is In Everything


The divine energy that is the divine spirit is within you, but also within everyone. The divine spirit is also all around you in everything and everywhere, in the whole world, the whole of space, and all the cosmos too. It is a life manna that is within, without, and continuous infinitely. You can connect with it from inside yourself, but take comfort that it is also all around and beyond you. Respect that the divine spirit is also within others, and in being so is ever present and limitless.



The spirit of the divine is vast


The Divine spirit is bigger than you can imagine, and that is why it is limitless. You too should realize that through and with the divine you too may be limitless, or call on that limitlessness to support you infinitely without feeling like you are taking or asking too much. Just ask with your heart from a place of pure good intent for others and yourself. 


Divine spirit lives

The spirit of the divine lives, because it is inside you and every other living thing. It is a real presence that may be felt in love, compassion, joy, and even in grief. The divine is ever present for us all. It does not matter what you call it, or how you address it, it simply is as surely as every other element that may be felt. Believe and you can achieve or receive anything that your heart requires when you need it the most. Never give up, because you deserve to be all that you are. Every living thing matters, even you! Brightest Blessings💜


~ Love, Reverend Priestess Amy Chris of The Covenant of Olana, The Covenant of Ramiel, & The Covenant Flourish (Florieran/Floreat) Church ⛪️ 🌸 🍀 💜 

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Magic is Unique - A Note on Manifestation

Magic is unique for everyone!

As an energetic quality, magic is as unique to you as your fingerprint and soul. Every person is unique, and their magic is unique to them. This fact explains how each person's perspective on the same thing is different, and why manifestation or law of attraction practices can have such varying results for each person. Each person’s key may not have the same results for another. Yet, when efforts are combined, results magnify, which is commonly found in prayer groups and results that they are able to materialize.

You are not the only fault involved…

It is also good to remember that your energy is not the only factor at play, but other energies may affect your results as well. There is an element of co-creation at play. Energy may be tended by maintaining belief in the chosen result being seen as already done, maintaining and honoring your emotions, and trusting in faith that what you want is happening for you. Believing that “of course” it is, it is possible, and focusing on the end resulting emotion and visualizing events that could only occur after achieving the desired result. Doing these things keeps you aligned with your intent. 

The power of intent…

Intent is an important key, what do you intend? Stay in tune with the feeling of that intention and visualize yourself having it. The more you believe, the more powerfully you may obtain your results. Do not try to over complicate or overthink, do not dwell on missing it or how it may be, just believe it is possible to be. It is not hard, but if you repress a lot of emotion, overthink, and worry, you may create delays or add extra work for yourself. You may set an intent as often as you need to keep in belief, but do other things as if it already is without worrying. 

Do affirmations help?

Affirmations are helpful and unhelpful, but stating things affirmatively is very powerful for energizing your intent. Aligned “as if” and “what would I be doing if” actions are better than affirmations. These actions require coming from a place of clarity, and a higher perspective on your intentions. Sometimes rest is an action, as it is important to maintain peace as a vibration of allowing what you want to flow to you. Receiving little versions of your desire or synchronous signs of what you are seeking illustrates your alignment with your desires, and that flow is possible for you. Keep believing, magic, faith, and the divine are with us all. Brightest blessings. May all your dreams come true.

~Love, the Good Wicked Witch, your Priestess, Reverend Priestess Amy Chris of The Covenant of Ramiel and The Covenant of Olana 💜 

Friday, May 13, 2022

Friday the 13th is Lucky!




Day of Fortuna, Lady Fortune or Lady Luck (Always Good and Beneficial)

Associated with good fortune, fate, destiny, and wheel of fortune; as well as, plenty, harvest, abundance, and wealth. Friday the 13th is the perfect day to turn the wheel in your favor for Lady Luck to prosper you. A figure of strength and justice, much like Goddess, Freya, the Goddess associated with Friday. 


Freya, Goddess namesake of Friday...

Freya is a figure of strength, protection, power, and love. Those black cats are guardians to protect your luck from ill fortune. Friday is a day of celebration for the week's accomplishments, a day to share with loved ones, and to gather your strength for the week's end.

The wheel of Fortune...

The very thing Friday the 13th seems to concern the most. It is a day that has become known to be associated with destiny, fate, and possibility. Some fear and suggest that all fortune is negative, but there is good fortune in life. Invoking the spirit of possibility with a hopeful heart will ward off any superstitions from plaguing you. Remember, shadows disappear when light is shone upon them. Get out a flash light, and don't let fear deter you from your faith, fate, goals, and dreams. Shadows can not harm you. The idea behind the wheel is that it always turns, just as day to night, and therefore is always in motion, and impossible to stay stuck on the bottom without rising to the top. Consider, a ferris wheel, or a wheel of chance, eventually the wheel turns in your favor. Sometimes, the bottom is a blessing, and sometimes rising is where you find success. Just remember to maintain motion to keep turning, so you always move in favor.

Number 13 and the Moon...

13 is lucky for moon energy, and women, and associated with Goddess figures. It is also 1+3=4, 4 being a number of balance, and stability. 13 is often a number of completion, or of fate, and some groups view it as a lucky number and even associate the number 13 with holy figures and leaders. Clubs are occasionally 12 +1=13, the complete group and a leader. The number itself is actually very positive. There are 13 moon cycles in a year. The cycles of the moon govern tides, emotions, all things in flow, water, and human behavior. Don't be a bat on Friday the 13th, embrace the lunar positivity and shine instead! May the day find you prosperous. Brightest Blessings.



Saturday, May 7, 2022

Childlike is Pure-Hearted, Be Pure-Hearted

Matthew 18:1-5
And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.”

Verse 11. "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things." (KJV). 1 Corinthians 13.


What are Childish things?

Consider the differences between the total needs of an infant verses the commitment, dedication and action that adults are able to perform. It is not the desire to play, enjoy a toy from any age, that are childish things. Staying dedicated to a cause, doing what you are able to do, and keeping your faith as strong as you can is what is expected as an adult. No one is expected to hold all the answers, or be able to perform every task alone. We are often too harsh with ourselves, and that can injure the inner child. Still, making demands without attempting to perform what you are able is a very childish thing. No one should feel lesser for their limitations though, no matter how we may experience those limitations.

The passage from 1 Corinthians seems to be an order of abandonment in the very thing that grows faith, our inner child. The meaning has been lost to us, but seemingly suggesting it is in how we perceive or think. A new follower of faith has little faith, but then faith grows and new perceptions and understanding are discovered. It is not a command to toss aside imagination, the magic of faith or wonder, or even childhood, but to be willing to grow in faith and understand in taking on what responsibility you can and trusting in faith that the rest will work out. Just as a child grows to become more enabled, but needs to know when to ask for help. It is about growing your faith as you grow in life. A danger in this passage is in actually shrinking your faith thinking the magic of the Divine does not really exist as if there is nothing to believe in. The Divine existed before the creation of the universe, and exists throughout. Divine spirit is within you, all things, all living things, and also without, outside of the entire universe. Take comfort in faith and know that through the whole of it you can be seen through. Know the difference between man and Divine, and know you to are empowered. Believe!

Value of the Inner Child

Nurturing the inner child, can empower, inspire, and strengthen faith and the human-spirit. It is the pure innocent child heart that enables us to believe, hope, dream, and nurture our faith. When we nurture our joy, playfulness, creativity, and fun in life, we strengthen our faith and rapport with the Divine, promoting magic to enter our lives without resistance. The complete trust that enables you to dream, is also what enables faith to see you through.

Praying with Pure Faith

Prayer should always be through complete trust with an open, vulnerable, honest heart. The trust you harbor should not question, but hold resolute. This may at times be difficult, and is a learning and growing experience. The Divine is known for great patience, which we all should hold gratitude for.

Child-like Trust/Faith

Believing in full trust of the Divine and the guidance from within and through prayer and heart is a huge demand on the inner child. It takes pure, honest faith to uphold such a grand demand. When you feel unsafe, lack creative play, and inspiration, the inner child grows weary and despondent. These are the times when favorite music, a favorite toy, a day spent doing fun, frivolous things is a good healthy thing to do. It is not healthy to be serious all the time.

Go play and grow your faith! Learn to be pure of heart. ♥️ Brightest Blessings!

When we open our hearts to excitement and joy, through child-like play and a pure heart filled with faith, the Divine is able to surprise and amaze us. Get excited about your visions, dreams, goals, and hopes; and watch in amazement as they unfold for you.

Friday, April 29, 2022

Energy is What Our Spirit and World Is

Let's Discuss Energy 

Considering Energy from a metaphysical viewpoint, that has scientific support. Yes, Crystals have vibrational energy, that is why quartz is in watches, clocks, and computers (quartz also stores information). The elements have energy for example: Consider Water... It is scientifically proven that water holds memory, and it is easy to consider the conductivity of water for electricity. Or Consider Wind, with wind power, storms, and sound waves. Or Consider Earth, and how plants grow. There is electrical vibrational energy all through our bodies, which is scientifically measurable, but commonly only discussed in Reiki, The Chinese Five Elements, Radiant Circuits, Aura studies, and Chakras for example. Neuro - Linguistic Programming has studied brain waves and patterns along side of neuroscience, and it is these energetic patterns that form our subconscious, thoughts, memories, and how we perceive our world. The patterns and waves; and therefore our thoughts and subconscious, are also energy. 

Energy Does Not Die

There is energy in all things living or otherwise. A table has atoms that are reacting together so densely,  that it appears to be solid. The table has energy. Vibrations in sound and light are energy, and measured in waves. There is physical and non-physical energy. Brain waves may be measured as electrical impulses, but they are not physical. You may strike something, and create a vibration, and that is physical. Both are energy. A leaf may be cut, but a certain type of light photography will still show the leaf as whole, because the energetic imprint remains. Life is full of energy, reacting and interacting everywhere. Energy grows and expands, magnifies, and diminishes, but energy is constant and remains. Energy does not die.

"Emotions are Energy in Motion"

Feelings are very fluid, they direct our intentions, actions, words, thoughts, and come from a subconscious heartfelt or gut reaction or instinct. There is a lot of energy in feeling. Feelings not only affect our mood, but our health, mind and body. Emotions are very powerful, and always moving. Just as your mood may easily change or shift, the energy within the feelings are constantly flowing.

Divine Energy in Nature

Energy is all around us in every element and vibration. There are five traditional elements Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit, these expand to include: Cosmic (Stellar, Planetary & Universal), Day (Solar) and Night (Lunar) energies. The Chinese describe the Five Elements as Earth, Fire, Water, Wood, and Metal. Each of these elements has its own vibration, properties, and way in which it affects our aura, environment, and own inner energies.

Energy Within

As individual living beings, our bodies have energy centers described as Chakras, an Auric energy field, and Emotional energies that are often stored in our Chakras, as well as electrical vibrational energy flowing within and around us. Our moods, environments, health, experiences and thoughts all affect our energies. To stay balanced there are many methods of calming your own inner energies from meditating, journaling, exercise, and working with the energies in nature or from the environment to promote a sense of well being. There are vibrational tools such as sound healing and music, that assist in soothing scattered energies from within.

Energy Without

Words spoken or thought, environment, music, sound waves, the news, all these vibrations around us, are always presenting energy to our aura, mind, subconscious, thought patterns, spirit, and may affect our overall health. This can be apparent in stress, frustration, anger, depression, illness, and anxiety. Those reactions are not always negative, but can be very impactful. It is good to be mindful of energies around us. Playing favorite or positive music, lighting candles, smudging, repeating something positive after a negative word or thought, all help keep us in our own flow, rather than carried away with the tides.



~ Brightest Blessings from Reverend Priestess Amy Chris, The Good Wicked Witch


Spirit Medicine, The Energy Spirits Known As Tiki

Spirit Medicine, 

The Energy Spirits Known As Tiki

Tiki Spirits, Messengers, and Nature Spirit Energy

Tikis are carved figures seen as embodying spirit energy like descriptions of familiar, pet, or golem spirits, that are supportive and represent certain different types of energy. Much as the kami spirits of Japan, Tiki spirits are energies that interact with us. They can act as a messenger or attractant of the particular energy that they represent for the possessor of that Tiki. Believed to hold the mana or power of the invoked spirit energy, Tiki's are viewed as sacred imagery promoting blessings. 

What Energies Are Represented?

Traditionally, Tiki Spirits were of Creation, War, Love, Peace, Music, Rain, Fertility, and the Sea, and associated with  stories of four main mythological figures. These spirits had the names Kane, Ku, Lono, and Kanaloa. Kane being the Creator of the Universe, Ku of War, Kanaloa of the Sea, and Lono of Rain, Fertility, Music, and Peace. Kane is typically depicted human in appearance with leaf-like hair and fish-like mouth. Ku has broad shoulders, a large head, and an open mouth. Lono has a Mother Goddess or Gaia-like appearance and jovial smile. Kanaloa has squid like tenatacles or dreaded hair. Today, it is common to see Tikis representing Strength, Power, Money, Winning, and Love.

What is the Significance? 

Tikis have become a pop culture phenomenon, and the spiritual associations are being lost; but, these nature spirit messengers, have deep history and meaning in regards to how ancient humans interacted with the energy of nature all around them. These ancient people were recognizing the power in that energy, and attempting to call or harness that energy to serve them from a spiritual level. Today, we pray, do affirmations, visualize manifestations, and use technology, but there is a solemn reverence in acknowledging the spirit of the energy itself.







Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Context for Haters

Watch Out For Mistranslations Causing Misunderstandings

Beware mistranslations and misunderstanding, lost in time and lost in context, regarding how we view and treat others, and what they may or may not be doing. Also beware of past political agendas, and simple lack of knowledge. It is possible some things discussed in ancient texts simply no longer exist, and we change what they are to be something we now have. Like an apple, or was it a pomegranate, or perhaps it was something we no longer have?

Evil Tools? or Evil People?

There are many tools in the world, and mysteries. None of these things are in themselves naturally evil. But, any tool may be used as good or bad, in a right or wrong way. It is a decision left in the choices of the individual, and it is their responsibility to choose rightly. It does not matter if the tool is a knife, knowledge, bible, tarot, or a talent like illusion magic, music, or art. Each thing may be used positively or negatively, and it is our choice to decide how we will use that tool. Some tools are better left out of our hands and temptations, but we should not immediately assume or judge others negatively for using these tools. With great power comes great responsibility, regarding the use of tools, or in the use of knowledge. 

Evil Gifts?

Some people never choose for certain gifts to be given onto them, should we judge them and persecute them for these gifts? Many children have been known to see those that have crossed over, and speak of these encounters. Are these children evil? Can something created by Monks illustrating biblical and historical moments to meditate upon be evil? Is something truly evil just because it is from a different culture? It is difficult to see certain things as purely evil, when innocent or pure good intent is at the root of it. Perhaps, INTENT is the key factor not the gift. If we sat in a void of space, with nothing tangible or any stimulant spiritual or physical, we would find that there are still good and bad people with good and bad intentions.

Let Us Not Hate and Promote Hatred

To me, it seems what is truly evil is hatred, persecution, taking judgement into our own hands, murder, and fear. These things cause harm to ourselves and others. The tools, the different cultures, have absolutely nothing to do with it. Let us choose forgiveness, kindness, compassion, love, tolerance, and leave the judgements up to something greater than us with the full context. Perhaps, we all need to update our thinking, check our intentions, and please avoid repeating history!

Be Kind & Brightest Blessings. Let there be Peace & Love for All.


Sunday, April 10, 2022

What is Black Magic?

Black Magic...


Chalice, the Vessel
of Healing, Nurturing, Emotions, Heart, Creation, Joining in Balance, 
a Holy Grail and Carrier of the Divine.

Magic is Energy

Magic is energy, just as emotions are energy in motion based on feeling, magic is energy directed with intent through focus, prayer, incantation, music, art, dance, and connecting with elements through divine energy in nature. Magic is communication with the divine. 

Feelings are Vibrations and Colors in Light

Like there are different feelings Bliss, Peace, Joy, Love, Anger, Sorrow,  and Apathy, creating different vibrations, there are different colors of magic related to purpose or intent and emotion. For example: Green magic is nurturing and natural, white magic is healing and uplifting, pink magic is romantic and focused on love and friendship, and grey magic deals in neutral chaotic elements of transformation. Between white and black magic lies degrees, shades and combinations mixed with grey magic in the middle. Other colors fall on a rainbow spectrum of moods, elements, and goals. 

Gothic Dark Shadows 
Mortality, Transformation, Rebirth/Restoration/Resurrection/Renewal
 Fall in the Realms of Black Magic

Black Magic is Not Evil

Black magic is not Evil by nature, it is dark, sometimes heavy, requires more responsibility, but is truly no different than white magic. It is only a different shade, a shadow. Without light, shadows and darkness do not exist, and without darkness light is not realised either. Balance is created between the two, and all other colors exist in the color spectrum of light, and in that black absorbs all light it too includes all colors. Mix too many colors of paint together you get brown, and add in a couple more, and you have black.

Choices, Perceptions, and Intents Determine Results

There may be good and bad choices, right and wrong given in any situation, kind and unkind people, actions, and decisions. Magic is not by nature anything but neutral, energy does not hold positive and negative the same way we perceive it, it is our perceptions, choices and intents that color energy.



PS. Consider the Double Slit Experiment, if intrigued by science -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double-slit_experiment

What To Do If Your Crystal Breaks?

Broken Crystals Still Treasures

By: Amy C. Keiper, also known as the writer, LC Harrison


Healers throughout history and Metaphysicians acknowledge the energy that flows through crystals and how that energy is ever-changing, growing, and adapting. It may be that energy that draws someone to choose a crystal, or perhaps it sparkles a certain way when they look at it, but what happens when that energy changes by a break or a chip in the stone? Is that stone still useful? That crystal’s owner may temporarily feel saddened by the change in their favorite stone. They may think something has happened to ruin the energy that drew them and the stone together, but perhaps, this may be a natural process and development in that stone’s ever-changing energy. 


Consider that in adapting, that chip or break allowed negative energy or energy no longer beneficial to you or the stone to be released. The stone could be allowing light to direct through in a new way, perhaps the changed crystal’s keeper has evolved or gained a new perspective that has brought them new enlightenment. A break might be the crystal’s response to growing with its holder. Someone in tune with crystal energy may feel that the crystal needs a rest, or perhaps the crystal or a piece of it is ready to be gifted to someone who needs this new energy. Perhaps, serendipity has caused a fallible accident, that has not ruined the crystal, but created a catalyst for that stone to grow in a new way.


In considering what to do with an altered crystal, first take a moment to let your saddened state pass, smudge the stone, and meditate to clear yourself including your thoughts, heart, and chakras. If you feel the stone needs a rest, place it in, on, or near the pot of a favorite plant, or place the stone in a dish of any type of salt or sand or dirt, you could even bury it, if you feel the stone needs good grounding. Other ways to allow stones to rest and clear include placing with amethyst or upon selenite, or even laying the stone out on velvet or silk cloth. What should the keeper of such a crystal do next? The crystal might be adapted to jewelry for the owner to wear, kept in a dish of favorite crystals to bring light and happiness to the environment, or sometimes a stone may take to being glued. It is all right if the stone can not be repaired, its energy is still there for the keeper, and is ever in tune with them, still in a positive, although new way. 


I have experienced the changing of stones, and I still adore them all. I had a favorite amethyst pendulum that had its point break, and it is still an accurate and helpful tool. Likewise, I had a favorite piece of honey calcite split in two during a moment of serendipity, that stone now resides in a dish of stones bringing as much light and joy as ever. Also, I had a favorite pendant of carnelian and agate that I never took off, and after a car collision I was involved in, that stone broke, was lost, and returned to me all very serendipitous, and I keep it in a treasure box safe beside my bed. Most recently, I acquired a cavansite ring, that in the first day of wearing split into two pieces, the crystal had inspired me so much, and I didn’t want to discontinue wearing it, so I got some craft filler glaze glue by Mod Podge and coated my stone to keep it in its setting. I am still just as inspired by my cavansite, and it still sparkles.


When crystals adapt and change by breaks and chips, never despair or fret, the stones are still sharing their light for all who wish to involve crystals in their lives.

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