"Flow to Me"

Flowing to Me (Spell and Ritual)

This is not a spell where I spoon feed anyone a step-by-step of how-to's, nor will I offer any list of things and items needed. I am opening a window so you can peer into and follow me along in my own workings in hope that it will inspire you and open a flood gate of understanding to your own possibilities and give you confidence in knowing that you can do your own workings, creating and manifesting.

The intent of this spell and ritual is to remove obstacles and start the continuous flow, building momentum of manifesting the energies set (established) during the workings. To be more specific, I want to remove any obstacles that get in my way of having all the necessities of "well being" manifested. 

(In order to achieve this, I need to bring to recall, mind and heart, a moment when I felt myself to be in the "Well Being" state that I want to manifest.)   

I have chose a platter large enough to hold all the items I am gathering that lend to my focus of helping me to recall the energies I want to set in motion and have them dominantly recorded into auto-pilot, continuously flowing toward and through me without my having to spoon feed and give constant attention them. So, I have chosen spheres and circles that remind me of continuance, ever flowing energy being directed along a never ending path, I have gathered a variety of different spheres to represent all aspects and all areas of manifested life. 

I have a green candle that represents Earth and the physical manifestations coming forth from the unseen and hidden realms. I've used a blue (color of peace and comfort to me) five pointed star candle holder as the points remind me of all the elements guided by spirit. I have only one sharp pointer (sword) on my plate to represent that I will not be spoon feeding to the universe and powers in what specific way these energies are to flow in, I will not set obstacles of standards that limit and beg to be met before 'well being' flows to me. 

 
I have included my "sweet eye" (natural wood eye that a sweet gum tree gifted to me) and a small downy feather to remind me that all of nature and creation stand watch and give ear to my mind and heart's desires. I've also chosen natural vine spheres to remind me that nature surrounds and nourishes me. I have placed my bottle of peace water on the plate to remind me of the peace, comfort and security I am bathed and nourished in. 

I used a collection of old family coins and a piece of smoothed, almost shaped amber to remind me of all those that have and do desire 'well being' for me. I chose three smooth yet misshaped stones to represent the continuous seeds taking shape and life toward manifestation within my heart and mind, I chose a pink one for the things I love and a dark one for the things I fear as a reminder that both will manifest unbounded when my confidence of directing wanes.   

I used road opener oil to anoint and charge my candle as I focused on the feelings of strength and full confidence I had achieved when I made the oil, I recalled that moment completely as the feelings washed over me. I then added one of my "come to me" mojo/jomo's.

Now I sit back and relax, (put some music on!) freeing my heart and mind to bring to me moments that were filled with "well being". I recalled completely standing on the shore, I felt my feet sinking into the embrace of the sand and earth, the absolute fun and joy of gentle waves rushing in to wash and caress me with a chill of excitement and awe. I recalled the complete ease of laying in the grass and watching the clouds attempt to entertain me, and they did on such a grand scale! I grabbed and suspended myself in that plasma of well being, the moments where there were no thoughts to concerns and worries of how? how? how? When the energy had overwhelmed me to tears, I anointed my hands with the tears, grabbed the flame, light the candle and held the edges of the plate as I whispered over and over, this, this, this, almost a hiss as I set, charged and programmed the vibration and flow to "constantly", even when I am at rest and unaware. 

I did not use chants to help me with this working as I needed to feel and morph into the energies without distracting myself with outer speech, the only words spoke out aloud was my last say, "It is So" and "Thank you". I didn't sit with my workings as the candle continued to burn, I got up and went about my normal stuff-doing as this represents to me and all the powers that help and assist, that I will not place myself into the worry of how this is achieved and brought about, I will stay out of the way and trust fully.   

Inspire Me!

"It's not so much about finding what you love to do as it is finding the love in all that you do"

Closing the Shop but not the Heart!

Seek Your Destiny

It is with heart felt sadness and profound gratitude that I will be closing  the doors to Ritual Scentz' shop today, the sadness of having to let go has been almost unbearable at times, as the universe and ruling fate have been slowly conspiring and easing me into to this process of letting go during this past year. My heart has been heavy and torn as I do not seem to know how to approach any endeavor that I don't pour one hundred percent of my heart into and yet as much as it hurts me to close this shop I am also overwhelmed with gratitude for being blessed with the experience and all the beautiful souls that befriended me, words can not express how thankful I am to all of you that supported, inspired and encouraged me. The social media sites (blogger, twitter, facebook, pinterest) will remain up and running in support of all those that have come to follow and know me through Ritual Scentz. 

The one thing that I cherish from this experience - the thing that tugs at my heart and kept me holding on to the shop longer than I should have - is not the unexpected success in sells that Ritual Scentz achieved, it was the unexpected responses to the personal letters of blessings that was sent out with each order. I can not count the numerous times that tearfully choked customers returned to the shop and expressed how much that personal letter of blessing meant to them. Every letter I addressed, my whole intent while writing it was to capture and slow one moment of time in this fast paced and impersonal world where my heart felt wishes and blessings could reach out and touch another's heart wrapping them in the warmth of a personalized and focused moment.  The last two years have shown me that there are way too many people in need of an unexpected, slowed down, personalized, blessing filled moment that can touch them deeply with the expression and acknowledgement of "You are not lost nor forgotten in the crowd of today's Oneness."

"May you be protected, guided and blessed in all that you do" 

Many blessings ~ Cizz

Making "Dream Fluff" pillow stuffing with Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

  

Ground Mugwort (a.k.a. "Dream Fluff")  compared to Dried Leaf Mugwort

For those that are not familiar with this herb, Artemisia vulgaris, also known as Mugwort, Common Wormwood, and Moxa, it is a sacred herb to the Druids, Diana and Artemis. In ancient China and Japan, Mugwort was hung in open doorways to exorcise the spirits of disease. In ancient times it was believed that Mermaids came from the sea and gave humans the knowledge of Mugwort's supernatural powers. Roman soldiers placed the herb inside their shoes as a protection aid for traveling long distances away from their homes. One Roman general recorded that his men marched ten miles further, as well as faster, when on Mugwort. Native Americans also burned Mugwort as a smudge to purify the spiritual and physical environment.

In ancient China and Japan, Mugwort was hung in open doorways to exorcise the spirits of disease. - See more at: http://happyherbcompany.com/mugwort#sthash.WWRUvRsf.dpuf

In ancient China and Japan, Mugwort was hung in open doorways to exorcise the spirits of disease. - See more at: http://happyherbcompany.com/mugwort#sthash.WWRUvRsf.dpuf

Mugwort tea was usually drunk before divination rituals and also burnt as a ‘transporting’ incense. Store a small bag of Mugwort with any scrying tools and use an infusion of Mugwort to clean crystal balls and magick mirrors.

Mugwort is also used to enhance dreams, especially the prophetic sort and lucid dreaming, helps with remembering your dreams once you are awake. 

To use in a sleep pillow or in a sachet under your pillowcase, grind the dried leaves and stalks into a soft fluff (see above picture on the left) as this helps to release the essential oils. Mugwort will puff like cotton fiber fill once it is ground making it easier to add other herbs as it captures and holds particles just like fiber fills do. If your sachet were to come open during the night it is less likely the herbs would end up scattered.

The best materials to use for sleep pillows and sachets are muslin, cotton or flannel, the thinner the material the better. Before you lay down to sleep, squeeze and gentle rub the herbs in the pillow or sachet, place to your nose and breath in a few times.

Dreaming herbal blends:

* Catnip for relaxing and deeper sleep

* Lavender for relaxing and stress release

* Rosemary for warding off bad dreams

* Chamomile for calming and relaxing, deeper sleep

* Mugwort for enhanced lucid dreaming and remembering dreams

* White Clover for lifting your spirit and calming fears

The Planetary Influences

The Planetary Influence Of Uranus

The Planetary Influence of the Sun

The Planetary Influence of Saturn

The Planetary Influence of Jupiter

The Planetary Influence of Neptune

The Planetary Influence of the Moon

The Planetary Influence of Mercury

The Planetary Influence of Pluto

The Planetary Influence of Mars

The Planetary Influence Of Uranus

  

The planet seventh in order from the sun, Uranus rules everything done toward advancement, research, inventions, telepathy, radio, aviation, photography, occultism, electronics, and any concentrated mental effort directed toward new ideas and projects.

Called the Great Awakener, Uranus works in sudden ways, breaking rules and demolishing established patterns or structures, creating sudden-even radical-change. This influence can provide the inspiration needed to fulfill those long dormant dreams which have been pushed further and further away by the daily effort of just to get through the routine of working, eating, sleeping.

Listen to these verses from Dryden's imitation of Horace, hear the words with your heart,

"Happy the man, and happy he alone,

He who can call today his own,

He who, secure within, can say,

Tomorrow, do thy worst, for I have lived today."

Uranus gives a strong impulse for rebellion, independence, and even shock. Exciting and liberating, Uranus will overturn anything traditional, conventional or orthodox that it deems has outlived its usefulness.

Herbs:

Angelica, Blue Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lime, Lemon Balm, Lavender, Mimosa, Neroli, Nutmeg, Skullcap, Slippery Elm, Wisteria