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No, it was “one person went to work at 8 or 9, came home at 5 or 6; ate food, paid bills, watched tv, celebrated birthdays with parties, and so on.”

And a couple-few times a year, they all went on a modest vacation, like a weekend visit to relatives in a nearby state and visited an amusement park while they were there. Also, in summer they went to the state fair - all 5 of them - maybe a couple of times. The went out to movies a couple times a month, but maybe not all 5 at once, because everyone wanted to see different movies.”

That wasn’t the exotic “livin’ the dream” lifestyle. That was the boring-humdrum what-everyone-does lifestyle.

To continue on the herb chronicles journey, I thought I’d share with you all, some recommended and easy to access herbs for salve making, talk about what are salves and also share a pretty basic but handy salve recipe to keep around your home or person for minor aches and pains.

As someone who uses a lot of color symbolism in their art and in the knitting work I felt that I should have this list somewhere on hand so I’m sharing it here. This is a combination of multiple resources + My personal notes/uses of the colors from family traditions are italicized and are not necessarily part of catholic practice. I’ve bullet pointed feast days and saints associated with each color also.

Feel free to use/add your own notes as needed!! I’ll likely be adding to this as I go, including food associated with each color too!

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White: Purity, virginity, innocence and virtue. It also symbolises holiness and is the Christian color for all high Holy Days of the Church Year, especially the seasons of Christmas and Easter. It can also represent death, the color of bleached bones, and funeral flowers, especially when paired with black.

used: Christmas and Easter seasons; Holy Thursday; the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity; the feasts of Our Lord (excluding those relating to His passion). White is used at nuptial Masses and baptisms, and may be used at funerals. White also is allowed for days special to a given parish or region, such as a parish feast day or anniversary, or Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Gold or silver also may be used for solemn occasions.

Mary,

Angels

Saints who are not martyrs

All Souls Day

All Saints Day (Nov. 1)

St. John the Baptist (June 24),

St. John the Evangelist (Dec. 27),

the Chair of St. Peter (Feb. 22)

the Conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 25).

Saint Lucia

Yellow: renewal, hope, light and purity. Yellow is the Christian color for the season of Easter when used with white. One of the main colors of marigolds used in dia de los muertos.

All Souls/Dia de los Muertos

Orange: courage, endurance and strength representing fire and flame. One of the main colors of marigolds used I’d dia de los muertos.

All Souls/Dia de los Muertos

Green: nature, fertility, hope and bountifulness. Triumph over death. Green symbolizes freedom from bondage. Green is the Christian color for the season of Epiphany.

used: Ordinary time, a season focused on the Lord's three-year public ministry, His teachings and miracles; a reminder that the mission of the church is to share the hope and life of Christ with the world.

Saint Jude

Saint Patrick

Red: the Holy Spirit and is the color of Pentecost. Red also represents fire and Crimson red also symbolizes the presence of God and the blood of martyrs. It is the Christian liturgical color for Pentecost and represents atonement and humility

used: Representing blood, the church assigns this color to Palm Sunday, Good Friday, the celebration of the Lord's passion. As a symbol of the Holy Spirit and the burning fire of God's love, red also is used on Pentecost Sunday, the sacrament of confirmation and the votive Masses of the Holy Spirit.

Feast days of apostles and evangelists,

Celebration of martyred saints

Saint Rita

Archangel Michael

Pink/Rose: Joy, Symbolizes: anticipation, rejoicing

used: Gaudete Sunday (the third Sunday of Advent) and Laetare Sunday (fourth Sunday of Lent). Both "gaudete" and "laetare" are variations of "to rejoice" in Latin. The Sundays occur at the midpoint of Advent and Lent and are a reminder of the upcoming joyful events. They also offer a "change of tonality" within the respective seasons.

Saint Therese of the little flower

Black/Gray: death, humility, ashes, renewal. The color black is associated with Good Friday.

used: Although not used frequently in the United States, it may be used at funeral Masses, the feast of All Souls or the anniversary of the death of a loved one.

All Souls/Dia de los Muertos

Brown: colors symbolize the earth, poverty and humility and closely associated with monastic life. Color of wood and alters, crucifixes, tables, symobolizes a steady foundation upon which other things lay.

Saint Francis of Assisi

Saint Anthony

Blue: heavenly grace. The Virgin Mary is often depicted wearing blue clothing. Blue also represents hope, good health and the state of servitude.

Uses: Dioceses in Spain and Mexico, and other nations of Spanish heritage, have been given permission to use the color blue for Marian feasts, including the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Blue also is granted to some Marian shrines.

Mary

Saint Luke

Archangel Gabriel

Purple: penitence and mourning.

used: Advent, Lent; may be used for funeral Masses.

(Note: This applies to Christian, Catholic, and Christopagan witches, too!)

• The Path of a Christian Witch by Adelina St. Clair

• Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire: The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements by Christine Valters Paintner

• The Jesus Mysteries by Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy

• Nag Hammadi texts (I’ve been reading them on sacred-texts.com)

• Dead Sea Scrolls (again, some can be found on sacred-texts.com)

• The Secret Gospel of Mary Magdalene

I intend to come back and continue to update this list as I read more about Christian witchcraft and mysticism, so this list will hopefully expand!

Veiling (or head covering) is a spiritual practice that is found within nearly all world religions! Veiling is the act of covering ones head, partially or fully, with an article of clothing or hanging cloth. The type of veil or head covering varies from faith to faith. Also, everyone has different reasons for veiling. In general, it is a sign of respect to ones deities, to the self, and to the sacredness of the body. Vestal Priestesses of Vesta veiled before their goddess, Yoruba initiates cover their head for spiritual protection, Catholic Nuns veil for spiritual distinction and modesty, etc. Historically, women are more likely to practice veiling but there are many practices where men are also called to cover their heads. Veiling is for anyone and everyone who feels called to practice! 💐🌹

✨ BENEFITS OF VEILING ✨

(Note, this is an amalgamation of different reasons why people veil. Not everyone shares these same benefits or beliefs. This is a generalization!)

DIVINE DEVOTION

The crown of the head is, in many practices, believed to be the center of divine communication. It is the part of our body that is closest to divinity. As a result, many people veil in order to respect the sacredness of this connection. It’s almost as if placing a crown upon our head to symbolize our pure connection with our gods. It can also be a sign of humility and humbleness before divine. Veiling for divine devotion is often worn during rituals or worship but may not be worn for everyday use (this varies). This practice of veiling results in a closer, sanctified bond with our divinity. 

SPIRITUAL PROTECTION

Similar to the last point, the head is believed to be sacred. If the head is not protected, the rest of the body may suffer. Emotional empaths may be called to veiling out of a desire to protect their energy from the world around them. Full-body veils can also be worn for this purpose. It offers comfort, peace, and a sense of spiritual protection!

DISTINCTION

For many people, veiling is a way of “wearing their faith”. A clear religious habit (form of clothing) sets you apart from the rest of the world. Not in the sense that you are higher or holier than the world but in the sense that your life is lived in devotion. It is a reminder of the covenant you have made within your spiritual path. It makes your faith visible and tangible. My Muslim sisters often express that wearing their hijab creates a sense of unification and connectedness. 

EMPOWERMENT

I’ve noticed a lot of people, especially women, express how empowered they feel when they’re wearing their veils. It can often garner a sense of respect and reverence. Sadly there are spaces where veiling (especially for muslim women) is met with judgement but, even when faced with criticism, it is an empowering practice. It forces the world to view us as more than bodies to be objectified. It adds a sense privacy that demands respect. 

SELF AWARENESS 

Wearing a veil is a reminder to the world but also to ourselves. When we wear a veil, we are wearing the tradition of our respective beliefs. It is a physical symbol that aligns us with our spiritual practice and reminds us of why we do what we do. I find that I am much more aware of my actions when I am veiling (for rituals and for everyday wear). There’s a sense of responsibility that comes with wearing a veil. It’s highly symbolic and we have to respect its importance. 

A BLESSING

Here, I'm going to tell you some basic things that you can notice, or pay attention to, when an angel is trying to guide you. These are all mine, so if I missed some, submit them to me and I'll make another list! ♡

Waking up, and not feeling fully like yourself. Not being able to identify why you feel slightly "out of body", without any explanation.

Seeing repeating numbers, like 111/222/333, etc. Certain numbers coordinate with specific angels, or some are showing you something around the numbers of significance.

Seeing flashes or orbs of light, including seeing a specifically bright star in the night sky (one you've never seen).

Going off of #3, taking pictures that have odd flashes/orbs of light.

Songs playing in your playlist in a specific order. For example, sometimes songs titles will seemingly make a sentence, or lyrics will line up a certain way that is noticeable.

🌠Some magic I recommend to use in your spells: psalms from the Bible, these are powerful prayers!

🌠The first is Psalms 29:1-4. This is amazing for commanding, asking God to aid you in your work and to achieve your goal.

1. Start with gratitude - Colossians 3: 15-16

2. Cleanse yourself and your space - Say Psalms 26: 6, Psalm 51: 7, Psalm 51: 10 while smoke cleansing or casting a circle

3. Ask for guidance on your spiritual work - Psalm 119: 33-40

4. Centering prayer for 10 minutes - This prayer is the action of giving consent for God to work through you. I find it very powerful for my practice and I do super accurate tarot readings after this prayer

5. A good rule of thumb: call Jesus for healing or love related spells/rituals/readings and the Holy Spirit for anything else. Include Mary, Angels and Saints you work with as you wish

6. Close with Gratitude for answered prayers because we work by faith around here - Psalm 31

Bonus tip- Find Angel and Cross shaped crystals

pluto dominant

uranus-pluto/mars-pluto aspects

mars/pluto in 10th

pluto in 1st/8th

scorpio mars/saturn

mars-saturn aspects

scorpio mc

ruler of 10th/8th in 1st

*personal association* 

THE FOOL: Moon in Aries, Gemini placements, 1st house stellium 

THE MAGICIAN: Uranus in Aquarius, Sagittarius placements, Mercury in 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 9th

THE HIGH PRIESTESS: Neptune in 1st, Moon in Virgo, Moon in Aquarius, Pisces placements 

THE EMPRESS: 2nd house stellium, 5th house stellium, Taurus placements, Venus in Leo, Venus or Moon in earth houses

THE EMPEROR: Sun in Aries, Mars in Aries, Capricorn placements, 10th house stellium 

THE HIEROPHANT: Saturn in Capricorn, Uranus in 2nd, Uranus in Taurus

THE LOVERS: Venus in Gemini, Venus in Libra, Jupiter in 7th, Juno in Libra or 7th

THE CHARIOT: Cancer rising, Moon in Sagittarius, Mars in Angular houses

STRENGTH: Moon in Leo, Moon in Capricorn, Moon in 5th or 10th, 6th house placements 

THE HERMIT: Virgo and Pisces placements, 6th and 12th house placements, Mars in Aquarius, Mars in Virgo

WHEEL OF FORTUNE: Mercury or Jupiter in Sagittarius, Jupiter in 12th

JUSTICE: Libra Sun, Moon and Saturn, Libra in 9th, Aquarius Sun, Moon in 11th

THE HANGED MAN: Mars in Taurus, Saturn in 2nd or 6th, Sun in Succedent houses, Moon in Capricorn, Virgo in 8th

DEATH: Scorpio placements, 8th house placements (especially Pluto), Pluto in Angular houses (especially conjunct angles) 

TEMPERANCE: Moon, Venus and Jupiter in Sagittarius or 9th, Chiron in 9th, 

THE DEVIL: Chiron in Scorpio or 8th, Lilith in 8th, Pluto in 4th or 12th, Capricorn placements 

THE TOWER: Saturn in 12th or 1st houses, Capricorn rising, Mars in Capricorn, Mars in Scorpio, Midheaven in Scorpio

THE STAR: Jupiter in Aquarius, Uranus and Neptune in 12th, Midheaven placements in general

THE MOON: Moon in water signs or houses, Cancer placements, Mercury in Pisces

THE SUN: Leo Sun, Mars and rising, Sun in 1st, Venus in fire houses

JUDGEMENT: Saturn in Pisces, Moon in Scorpio, Pluto in Capricorn, Pluto in 1st, 5th and 9th

Robert P. Jones, “White Christian America Needs a Moral Awakening”.