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practices keep the mind busy and centered in a positive place, freeing you to fully accept that which you desire. Spells and rites of worship encourage you to connect with the source of the universe smoothly, without interruption. They require a time and place for you to specifically plug in and turn on, raising your vibratory level for your ultimate success. Adding physical objects to a spell or ritual (flowers, candles, gems, stones, shells, ribbons, food offerings, herbs, etc.) provides vibrational benefits designed to keep you focused on your intent. Incorporating sound (music) and aroma (incense or magickal oils) heightens the physical and mental experience, helping you to shift easily into the primordial language of the universe. These things can assist you to form a more open dialog with Spirit, simply because they make you feel good. And when you feel good, miracles can happen!
Totem Representations
You may also wish to collect images of the HedgeWitch totem representations for your personal altar. If these totems donât suit you, simply change them to what you feel best matches your needs and personality.
The Praying Mantis of Wisdom âSouth
The Butterflies of Communication âEast
The Toads of Luck and Prosperity âWest
The Bats of Earthâs Center âNorth
The Serpent of Wisdom âSacred Center
These totem representations were chosen in direct association with organic gardening. Each brings vibrational benefits as well as prevents pests from destroying your work.
Traditional Colors
Iâve chosen a set of traditional colors for the practice of HedgeWitchery; however, if this doesnât interest you, thatâs just fine. If you feel the recommended colors are too dark for your taste, you may wish to employ floral colors and patterns in your HedgeWitchery work. Traditional colors are usually used in candleburning magick, in ritual garments, on altar cloths, etc.
Blackâ for the earth and the birth of all things
Greenâ for the lifeblood of the vegetation we employ and the growth we accomplish
Goldâ for the light of Spirit, the sunlight that nurtures our craft, and to remind us to look up to the stars with our hopes and dreams rather than focusing on what we do not have
Whiteâ for the energy of the nourishing waters of Spirit and of the liquid that sustains us and the herbs of our study
You may also desire to fashion a robe or other ritual garment in the HedgeWitch color scheme. Those who have gone through the training here wore a green garment with gold and black trim or a gold and black sash, or a white garment with green, gold, and black trim or a green, gold, and black sash. You may wish to embroider the Sacred Serpent of Wisdom (shaped like a figure eight) or perhaps your personal signature herb or flower on one item of your ritual wear. (Note: You will choose your HedgeWitch signature herb the first night and work with this plant throughout your fourteen-day experience.) In HedgeWitchery, your creativity is encouraged and deemed highly important. Wear what you desire. Your HedgeWitch experience can be as formal or eclectic as you like!
Simple Formula for HedgeWitch
Spellwork, Prayer, and Meditation
1.Go to the still point. This means relax, close your eyes, take several deep breaths, and let nothing fill your mind. Be at peace. In your mind, surround yourself with white light.
2.Next, be grateful for somethingâanything. Say out loud what you are thankful for. These things do not have to be in line with your intent. By being thankful, you will lift your spirits.
3.Align yourself with Spirit. Shift into nature, and it is easy to touch that-which-runs-the-universe. Be grateful for this moment of peace and inner pleasure.
4.Say: âThere is one power, which is within and withoutâ (and mean it). This statement means that you acknowledge your magnificent connection with Spirit, and that together you are one.
5.State, in language as
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