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Cool Brews with B.A.

January 22, 2024

BAs Cool BrewsCool Brews with B.A.

Ahh, coffee! I am not sure if I am into the actual taste of coffee or if I am just in to the ceremony of it all.  The standing around waiting for it to brew. Getting my cup prepared;  rationing out my sugar, getting the cream out and in the winter, so my brew doesn’t turn ice cold when it is poured, I will warm my cup up.  Then, there’s that moment of the pouring from the pot to the cup. That sound, with all of its anticipation, coupled along with the steam rising and the savory aroma, mmmm. What a divine moment.  It does it’s very best to beckon me to come to and join the day.

 

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FOR THE LOVE OF LUNA

March’s Full Moon is a call for spring.

)O( ~~~ March Moon Energy ~~~ )O( 

New Moon on the 10th ~ )O(  ~ Full Moon on the 25th 

The March moon energies bring us the much awaited, call to spring!!  March 19th, we celebrate and rejoice….. SPRING IS ON THE WAY!!! The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is known as the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy the March moon energy my Luna Lovers!!!

  • Farmer’s Almanac calls it the Sap or Worm Moon
  • The Wiccans call it the Storm moon
  • The Native Americans practicing the Medicine Wheel call this the Big Winds moon

Interesting note; according to folklore, it is lucky to hold a moonstone in your mouth at the full moon. It is said that if you do this, the future will be revealed.

Tools to put in your tool box, to aide in creating a sacred space for March’s Moon Energies are:

  •  Colors associated with this moon; *pale green *red violet, turquoise
  •  Tree; Ash, Adler, Dogwood
  •  Animal; Cougar, hedgehog, boar
  •  Stones; *Aquamarine, *Bloodstone, *Pink Fluorite, Amethyst
  •  Herbs; *broom, *yellow dock, *Irish moss, Jasmine, star anise, sage, catnip
  •  Scents; *honeysuckle, *apple blossom, sandalwood
  •  Flower; violet, daffodil, jonquil
  •  Metal; tin, platinum, pewter
  •  Tibetan talisman stone for those born in this month; Jade

Words with * denotes that more than one type of source referenced this correspondence

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B.A.'s BLOGS & PONDERINGS

New Years Eve Ritual for 2024

January 1, 2024

New Years Eve Ritual

Another new years eve on my own. That’s the life you pick when you choose to live with a musician. I guess it bothers me a little bit, when I let myself think about it. However if I’m truthful, I probably dig it more, being alone on this night. I mean… yeah, I miss the kiss and that spark that flies in the excitement of that one moment when midnight hits and a new year begins and something magical goes down. I’m still not sure if that’s magic or expectation but whatever. Sigh. It’s thoughts like that, that lead you to creating your own majik. I’ve been sageing the house and doing a clearing/welcoming New Years Eve Ritual for that past 5 years and I can tell you, it’s always magical.

 

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FOR THE LOVE OF LUNA

December’s Moon Energy

November 16, 2023

)O( ~~~ December Moon Energy ~~~ )O( 

New Moon on the 13th ~ )O(  ~ Full Moon on the 27th

December’s New moon shows up on the 13th of the month and the Full Moon slides in on the 27th. The Winter Solstice joins us on the 21st and signals a change in darkness but not before it delivers the shortest day of daylight in 2023!  Because the month of December has the shortest days of sunlight it  allows us to enjoy longer periods of moonlight at night. After the solstice the days will slowly grow longer.   Enjoy the December moon energy my Luna Lovers!!!

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FOR THE LOVE OF LUNA

November’s Moon Energy, A Quiet Mind Makes A Strong Whole.

October 25, 2023

)O( ~~~ November Moon Energy ~~~ )O( 

New Moon on the 13th ~)O( ~ Full Moon on the 28th

The November moon energies will have us wrapping up our winter preparations and are guiding us to finding clarity through study and care. The days are shorter and time for introspection and self care should become more abundant in the month of November, despite the Thanksgiving festivities. The Beaver moon or the Long Snow moon, marks the time when critters finish gathering their food stores, tend to their last preparations for the long winter ahead and hunker down for the big chill.  Like them, we should take stock of our preparations and start our inward journey to self discovery and change. Enjoy the November moon energy my Luna Lovers!!!

  • Farmer’s Almanac calls November’s full moon The Beaver Moon
  • The Wiccans call it the Mourning moon
  • The Native Americans practicing the Medicine Wheel call this the Long Snow moon

Interesting note;  the moon is neither a planet or a star.  The moon is a satellite of the Earth.

Tools to put in your tool box, to aide in creating a sacred space for November’s Moon Energies are:

  •  Colors associated with this moon; *grey, *sea green, teal, black
  •  Tree; *elder, *cypress, spruce
  •  Animal; crocodile, *jackal, scorpion, sparrow
  •  Stones; *topaz, * lapis, obsidian
  •  Herbs; *blessed thistle, *verbena, *betony, vanilla, anise
  •  Scents; *cedar, *hyacinth, *peppermint, lemon
  •  Flower; *chrysanthemum
  •  Metal; iron, steel
  •  Tibetan talisman stone for those born in this month; pearl
    Dry Herb & Resin Burner by All Things B.A. Art
    Dried Herb / Resin Prayer Pots

Words with * denotes that more than one type of source referenced the information.

No mess, means more ZEN!

Don’t know where to begin with your ritual? I just created the no mess Dried Herb / Resin Prayer Pots. Never deal with messy charcoal bricks or ash again.

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FOR THE LOVE OF LUNA

October Moon Energy, Time Of Intention & Preparation

October 1, 2023

)O( ~~~ October Moon Energy ~~~ )O( 

  New Moon on the 15th ~)O( ~ Full Moon on the 29th

The October moon energies, alert us to prepare for the journey inward.  This month we enjoy the Harvest Moon on the 29th. Enjoy the October moon energy my Luna Lovers!!!

  • Farmer’s Almanac calls October’s full moons Harvest & Hunter’s full moons
  • The Wiccans call it the Blood moon
  • The Native Americans practicing the Medicine Wheel call this the Freeze Up moon

Interesting note;  two full moons in one month, indicates a time of flooding.

Tools to put in your tool box, to aide in creating a sacred space for October’s Moon Energies are:

  •  Colors associated with this moon; *green, orange, black, silver, red
  •  Tree; *yew, *cypress
  •  Animal; owl, jackal, scorpion, wolf
  •  Stones; *opal *tourmaline
  •  Herbs; *burdock, *pennyroyal, thistle, hops, mugwort, myrrh, ginger, thistle
  •  Scents; *pine, rosemary, patchouli, apple blossom, rose, strawberry
  •  Flower; calendula, rose, daisy,
  •  Metal; copper
  •  Tibetan talisman stone for those born in this month; jasper

    Dry Herb & Resin Burner by All Things B.A. Art
    Dried Herb & Resin Prayer Pot

Words with * denotes that more than one type of source referenced information.

 

No mess, means more ZEN!

Don’t know where to begin with your ritual? I just created the no mess Dried Herb / Resin Prayer Pots. Never deal with messy charcoal bricks or ash again.

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B.A.'s BLOGS & PONDERINGS

WHAT IS SMUDGING?

November 3, 2017

What is Smudging. BA's blog answers the question, what is smudging or saging?
BA’s answers the question what is smudging?

Smudging with B.A.

 

What Is Smudging? November 3rd, 2017

I remember when I was asking this question! My Smudging practices have gotten a little more detailed than when I first started out but some of you have been asking me “what is smudging and how do you do it?” So, I thought I would share how I began. John always has a New Years Eve gig and is gone so, I began by starting the new year off clearing the house. You can take these steps I used and morph them to your own needs. Best wishes!!!

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