by Jessica Butcher | Mar 20, 2013 | Crowning Elements, Uncategorized
Ostara Blessings to You
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| Ostara by Amanda Clark |
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Yay! It’s the first day of spring. Here in Albuquerque, the trees are starting to blossom and the spring flowers are lazily reaching for the sun. I am so ready for warmer weather…I’m tired of dressing like the abominable snow man to walk Logan!
Ostara is a time of renewal and rebirth. Take some time to celebrate the new life that surrounds you in nature…walk in the park, lay in the grass, hike through a forest. As you do so, observe all the new things beginning around you…plants, flowers, insects, birds. Today the light and dark are in perfect balance. Are you? Time to look at aspects of your life that are throwing you off kilter. Do you need to let something or someone go. Or perhaps you need to draw something new into your life. Now is the time to renew your commitment to yourself and your path.
{Learn more about Ostara HERE.}
New Techniques
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| etched copper tube |
The last few months I have learned many new techniques to incorporate into my creations. I am so excited to show you! All of these technique are a little more labor intensive, so I will slowly be adding new items to my etsy shop.
I want to thank all of my wonderful clients who have encouraged me and purchased one of my creations. Because of you, I am able to do what I love everyday. Your lovely feedback, sharing my work with your friends and family, sharing your pendulum and meditation experience with me, and connecting with my via social media are such a blessing. Thank you!
Brightest Blessings and Happy Ostara,
Jessica
by Jessica Butcher | Nov 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
There is a magic that exists as the gossamer layers of summer disappear and the leaves slip their green for autumnal splendor.
A stillness settles over my home, wrapping me in tranquility and thoughtfulness. A warm, cozy blanket for which I am reluctant to leave. The Hermit has taken hold and will reign until spring blossoms peek out of my garden beds.
Time to return to my hearth, renew my friendships with favorite authors, savor the tastes of my bountiful harvest, and look to my heart for healing and rejuvenation. I will stay in this Between for as long as I am able, breathing in the quiet joy that fills my home and makes me linger…until Nature decides which season she will wear next.
~Jessica
by Jessica Butcher | Jun 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today is the Summer Solstice…the longest day of the year! Let us celebrate the abundant Earth and Nature in full bloom.
One legend holds that, at twilight on Litha Eve, the door to the Middle Kingdom opens and those who seek it may come and go freely.
The trooping faeries are on the move! Welcome them into your home and garden by leaving offerings of honey, bread, or milk. They also love sparkly stones…so set out some labradorite, moonstone, or quartz. *Be fore warned some faeries like to cause mischief!
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In Fairy Land: An Elfin Dance by Richard Doyle
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Litha is also an excellent time for rites of divination…so get those pendulums out and have fun!!
Brightest Blessings,
Jessica
You can learn more about Litha here.
by Jessica Butcher | May 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Wheel turns and we are once again back at Beltane. The flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, and warmer days are spread out before us like molten honey. I love the since of anticipation that comes with this time of year…something wonderful is just around the corner.
One of my favorite things to do is to decorate the trees in my yard with satin ribbons. I use different colors and lengths, placing them randomly amongst the branches. I love how the wind makes them dance and sway to the music of nature.
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| My apple tree all beribboned! |
And speaking of music…this song is always in my head during the month of May. (Yes, my musical theater roots are showing…I love Camelot!)
Don’t forget today is a “Trooping” day as well. Faeries will be on the move! If you would like to entice them into your home and garden (be for warned…not all faeries are helpful and nice) set out some cream, honey, or bread as an offering. Faeries also love shiny stones like labradorite, quartz, and moonstone!
Today is a great day to stop and smell the roses and give thanks to the Earth as she awakens from her long winter nap!
Brightest Blessings,
Jessica
You can find more info about this pagan holiday HERE.
by Jessica Butcher | Mar 20, 2012 | Albuquerque, Uncategorized
Time once again to welcome Spring! Which means…
My Plum Tree will soon be bursting
with delicate pink blossoms.
Hot air balloons become my morning wake up call.
I switch out my dishes.
And I celebrate Ostara!
Curious about this pagan holiday? Find out more here.
I am also looking forward to longer days, more sunshine, burst of color in New Mexico’s brown landscape, and reconnecting with friends and neighbors as we emerge from our winter hibernation.
I hope you have a happy and blessed Ostara!
Jessica
