Wiccan Works

The planet Mercury slows down, and appears to stop (station) and move backward (retrograde).  It’s been said that while Mercury is in retrograde, things go a little wacky. Emails are deleted, lost or bounce back, mail is returned, calls get dropped or don’t go through, etc.  It would seem that miscommunication is abundant during this time.  Many folks believe it is best to avoid making decisions or plans during the Mercury Retrograde… being cautious about signing contracts or forming partnerships.
Consider this a time, rather, to concentrate your efforts on, perhaps, adjusting your thoughts, attitudes and decisions.  It would seem an ideal time to channel your energy on reflection and retrospection.  Make no final decisions, mind you, but taking the time to consider goals and goal making can’t be a bad thing.
If you don’t subscribe to astrology and that it affects your day-to-day life, then Mercury being Retrograde wouldn’t seem to bother you one way or another, right?
Personally, I don’t read my horoscope.  I’m not that big on stargazing.  But if things are acting a little more quirky than usual, I might consult this page just to see for sure
As with all things, this too shall pass. More info on Mercury Retrograde here… in case you’re interested.
Light & Love

New Moons, Full Moons, Sabbats… how do you celebrate, acknowledge or view ritual?
Practicing as a solitary again for some time now, I view these days and recognize them more within myself than with ritual per se.  Since beginning our garden - from sowing the seeds to weeding and harvesting, I feel a more spiritual connection with the Earth.  I have felt, over the recent months, more peace and spiritual awareness in my life.  Lighting a candle or burning incense and saying a prayer or blessing on the day of the Full Moon (New Moon or Sabbat) is lately all I have felt necessary to recognize these days.  I feel that I have been, and am, more a part of the turning of the Wheel of the Year than a mere observer and this, I believe, is what has helped me to feel much more connected.  I’m not saying that this is for everyone and I’m not asking anyone else to follow my lead.  This is where I am at this point in my life.  And I realize that this may change.  There was a time that I enjoyed celebrating and having ritual with my Coven family.  And while I still enjoy their company and would Circle with them at any time, I have recently felt more connection with the Divine within myself because of the tasks that are being done outside myself.  My hands in the dirt, sweat on my brow and blisters on my palms … I feel I am feeding my spirit.  The Zen-like state that I enter when I’m tending to the garden is one that I strive for when attempting to meditate with just a candle.  It’s easier for me, currently, to reach that place of peace while doing rather than just being.  It will be interesting to see how I feel and where I am after the last harvest has come in and we ready to winter-over the gardens.  I am not without introspection or reflection in my day to day tasks.  I often ponder what was and what will be. This, too, I believe is a necessary part of spiritual awareness and fulfillment.  While I love my family, my husband and my friends with the purest of hearts, I walk this spiritual path alone and no one can save me, make me or break me - but me.
I wish for everyone to be more spiritually aware, Earth conscious and to find peace … in whatever [non-violent] way that comes about. Keep your intention pure, listen to your inner voice and do what feels right.
Brightest Blessings.