Lammas

My Lammas was pretty fun. No big ritual ... did a couple of tarot readings, made a corn dollie, and a stuffed Lammas loaf from a recipe I found in this year's Witches' Almanac. It was GREAT (would be better with some shrimp or something, I think)! After that we had some beer (cider for me), and toasted the harvest.

Then we went for a walk to the little duck pond near our apartement. BABY DUCKS ARE SO CUTE! We fed them some bread and then wandered around town for a little bit (man, do I need to be out excercising more!). Then, back home to a big dinner with my brother and more beer. All, in all, it was a pretty great day.

I think I enjoy Sabbats the most when I can share them with those close to me (which always leads to me thinking up more secular, but still meaningful things to do, as they are not Pagan ... I suppose that just lets me be more creative). Now, however, my little mind is feverishly planning our Mabon dinner (every house needs two thanksgivings!) ... I think I become a little more Kitchen Witch with each passing year! LOL

--Phae

Shamelessly Snagged Idea

From the creative musings of estaratshirai, comes the fabulous idea of 'The Gratitude Project' ... that is posting one thing I am grateful for everyday from Lammas until Mabon.

So ... today, I am grateful for:

WintersDark (I am actually grateful for him EVERYDAY ... but he will get the first day), my fiancé. He is the sweetest man I have ever known. He makes me laugh, makes me feel drop dead gorgeous even when I am in sweats and a tshirt, he takes care of me when I am sick, and does everything in his power to make sure that I feel appreciated and loved everyday. And it doesn't hurt that he is an incredible hottie!

--Phae

Recurring Warning ...

I finally managed to get my hands on a new tarot deck, and have rediscovered my love of the tarot ... I haven't really done much in the way of readings since my mom died ... I think I have come to realize what a valuable lesson that whole situation provided me (LONG story).

Anyway, to get back in the practise I have been doing some generic 'what does the future hold' type of readings for myself, and while most of it seems to be things turning around and getting good, I am a little disturbed by this one recurring theme. I wouldn't generally pay so close attention to it, but as it has popped up in the last four readings, it has grabbed my attention.

Basically, what I am getting is a deceitful person who is going to be causing problems in my near future. Something about prejudice and spreading rumours that is going to cause problems within an emotional relationship. To me this sounds like a friend who is going to stab me in the back. At the moment, I can't imagine one of my current friends doing something like that to me ... so perhaps a new friend ... a rather disconcerting thought. I guess I will have to be a little bit more careful, for the next few months, who I open up to.

Or maybe my instincts are just a little rusty.

--Phae