The Cancer and Chronic Illness monthly support group for Pagans (in Minneapolis, at Magus Books and Herbs) had an attendee in February, which was a wonderful bit of growth. One of the topics that popped up was how folk in this crappy club none of us want to be in have insights that outsiders just can’t truly understand, simply because we have experienced things outsiders haven’t.
For this week’s WW, I want to share a snippet from Defying Shadows, because right now the world seems to be on fire in so many ways and the constant barrage of daily horrors is utterly draining. It seems like an alternative or two for anchoring a circle may be useful right now. The following is a shortened excerpt of the full description found in Defying Shadows: For Witches and Pagans Battling Cancer and Chronic Illness. To reduce energy use when you’re struggling but still want to work, consider creating charged anchors to contribute and hold the circle with you. To create the anchors:
- If you have a cingulum/ritual cord already, of course you can use that.
- Stones/Gems – use four stones that resonate for you, one for each direction, and one stone as a grounding anchor.
- LED candles – handy because you can also get them in different colors, they last a long time, you can cleanse via incense/moonlight/sunlight, and they aren’t a fire hazard.
- Towels/blankets – yep, during chemo I made a circle out of four towels or blankets around myself on the bed. We do what we can with what we have, people. If you can tolerate scent, you can always add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the fabric.
Charge your repeat-use anchors on a high-energy day or by leaving them in sunlight or moonlight (your practice is your own: I recognize everyone has their own ways and means).
Spring is coming, and so is change. I know we’re all stressed, restless, frustrated, and worn. Take care of yourselves. I’m sending fAngus vibes today, who reminded me last week that work is sometimes bullshit and I should pause to pay attention to more important things (obviously, “important things” is himself).
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