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Hey all

So this summer,my inner crafty person has started to emerge. One of the things I have started creating are scrappy flags. Maybe you have seen them on Etsy or on a neighbor's door. Basically they are scraps if material fastened to a rod or pole in the red white and blue colors of the American flag. 

I think one of the reasons I like scrappy flags so much is because I love things that utilize stuff we already have lying around!

These peculiar little craft projects remind me that you can always make something nifty out of what you have-your looks, your dinner, your home decor-even your life. It's the same principle of "bloom where you are planted." 

I'm not sure if this makes any sense to anyone out there but I feel like someone needed that message!

So…I'm not sure if anybody else does this but I am kind of a nerd for seasonal produce. 

 I think it may be a little bit of a product of all the cooking shows I like to watch but I also feel like it's a product of my observance and practice of voodoo.

 It always cracks me up when I'm doing a grocery order online and and I'm subconsciously evaluating which produce can be used to serve which lwa.

 I see hot peppers for the Baron and Maman and mangos for Ogoun. I see honeydew melon for La Siren, and strawberries for Erzulie Freda.

 Anything super tropical like coconuts and pineapples of course always remind me of our beloved Papa Legba.

 But the truth is I really wouldn't change any of this…to me it's just another assurance it's that the wonderful lwa are always with me in my life-I never shop without 'em! 😉

Hello readers! I just wanted to give a shout out to some of my favorite gemstones that bring out the heat and energy of the warm summer sun and can help you harness it as well!

Citrine: A clear cheerful yellow stone,citrine is a great stone to have in your arsenal for helping dispel depression and boost your mood. Citrine can help up your level of self confidence and attract monetary gain as it is the color of gold.

Tiger Eye: Named so because of its brown and amber colors that resemble the eyes of one of the big cats,tigers eye is perfect to use when they sun is entering the sign of Leo. It can help your intuition and heighten your senses to absolutely feline levels. It can also be used to find out information of a hidden nature because it helps awaken your ability to investigate the nature of things.

Golden Healer: This Golden amber stone has extremely high vibrational qualities and can align all of your chakras. It can be used to facilitate any maladies of the mind body or spirit (in conjunction with and not as a substitution for medical care). Golden healers really are a must have stone for every crystal connoisseur!

PS And don't discount putting some stones out for your ancestors or the lwa. Everyone enjoys a little bling bling from time to time!!

Hello readers and welcome to the month named for the ill fated and infamous Roman Emporer, Julius Caesar -the month of July!

Here in the US we still see American flags galore as we celebrate July 4th with fireworks and outdoor gatherings and Flag Day. It is the hottest time of the year and synonymous with camping,swimming and vacations.

But just as it is darkest just before dawn, the heat will peak but not last but for a few weeks as we begin moving into the darker portion of the year.

Enjoy the beautiful rays of gold while you can folks! Because as Ned Stark would say "winter is coming!"

Happy July to you!

Hey there 🙂 I hope everyone had a wonderful summer solstice! I was up before dawn to watch the sun rise and light my little beeswax candle so I was able to tick that off of my bucket list! ( I am not naturally an early riser lol).

I am a voudousaint, and love the Catholic nature of vodou, and yet I still feel like something is truly missing if I don't do a little something to acknowledge the pagan wheel of the year. I really feel like anyone can benefit from tuning into the cycles of mother 🌎 earth. 

I get alot of questions in casework about things like the full moon,mercury retrograde, etc. And the truth is, vodou doesn't really require any of that stuff to work. I think it is a testament to just how real our wonderful spirits are. After all, even though the full moon really did seem to bring out some chaos, especially when I worked in a hospital setting, I would still suit up and show up.

And that is what the lwa do-they suit up and show up to help our magic along, answer our petitions, and just be there for us in a myriad of ways when we need them. 

So-am I going to keep on celebrating the sabbats in my little witchy heart? You betcha I am! But do I have every confidence that no matter what is going on in the universe those spirits have my back? I sure do!

Hi there everyone! Well June is here and besides this being our Papa Alegba month here at spellmaker.com it brings another super moon!

A super moon appears up to 30% bigger than an ordinary full moon, but in spite of the Algonquin name for June's full moon, it will appear yellow, not pink or red like a strawberry. Strawberry moon actually refers to it being the time of year when berries are ready to be picked. 

The full moon in Scorpio lights up the 8th and most mysterious house of the zodiac; the house known for the inevitable such as sex, death and (yikes) taxes!

And since the planet Mercury stationed direct on June 3rd, petitions made to Papa Legba should be extra special and (hopefully) speedy! Ayibobo!

Hi folks,

I just wanted to touch a bit on Mercury retrograde. Once upon a time, only astrologers were concerned with this phenomenon. But lately, it seems to be on every social media platform, and many people seem to be talking about it.

The planet mercury goes retrograde about 4 times per year. As Mercury is the ruling planet of communications and things that move, the retrograde can take that energy and just propel it wildly in any direction but the correct one!

Emails, texts and phone calls tend to get lost in the ether, travel can be delayed, appointments missed, or mechanical things may just break down entirely. Mercury retrograde can take your best laid plans and fly them straight out of the window.

One thing I was thankful for upon entering the fascinating world of voodoo was to find out that although the planets and luminaries (the sun and moon,respectively)may do what they will, Les Lois, our voodoo spirits, don't really pay a whole lot of mind to that kind of stuff. 

One thing I think is helpful is to make a service to Papa Alegba around the time of a retrograde. He does, after all, know all languages, clear obstacles and open new paths for us.

Does this guarantee that my toaster never goes haywire or my phone doesn’t get lost during a darned Mercury retrograde? Of course not!

But I like knowing that I have a sort of magical beeline in Papa to help smooth things over even when they do go wrong! 

We are quickly coming up on June, which is our annual Papa Alegba triple ritual month at spellmaker.com and if you are unfamiliar with our dear Papa, I encourage you to send in your petitions and get acquainted 🙂 And if you are not new to our spellmaker family, reach out and say hello-I know Big Papa Legba would love to hear from some old friends!

Hello readers 🙂

Just a little commentary on the approaching full moon of February 16th, known as the "Snow Moon".

This full moon occurs while the moon is in the sign of Leo and is a moon of regeneration and renewal.

As this month's full moon comes in on the heels of Valentine’s Day, it can also serve as a reminder that this is a good time to stay inside and get cozy!

Snuggle energy makes alot of sense to me as I sit here blogging with one of my cats snoozing on my lap. There really is nothing like an adorable pile of kittens-or lion cubs-to show us how to relax, keep warm, and cover each other in love and affection! :) 

Hey folks. Well as Valentine’s Day draws near, I was hoping to find a bevy of things for Erzulie Freda. Being a child of Freda means I utilize lots if things you see thus time of year. Pink hearts, chocolates in heart and flower shaped boxes and lacy doilies in delicate white or shades of rose. To my dismay, pickings are rather slim.

I cannot find doilies anywhere😔. Guess my Freda decor is going to necessitate some invention and creativity!

Does anyine have any nifty suggestiins for me? If you do, please feel free to email morgan@spellmaker.com! I would love to hear and see your ideas!! 

Hey all! I just wanted to take a moment to give a shout out to all you folks who are waiting on magical results, in the midst of casting, or just plain single as we approach Valentine’s Day.

Sure, it's great to have a partner and exchange flowers, chocolates or fancy cards. It's great to be in a relationship for Valentine’s Day but did you know the holiday dates back to (yup you guessed it) Paganism?

Februa, from which we derive the name of the month of Fwbruary, was a Roman festivel that was celebrated  February 13 through February 15 and it focused on cleansing bad spirits and inviting in good spirits and fertility.

So, take it from those ancient peoples that on Valentine’s Day you can focus on loving self care and on refeshing yourself, your environment and your life. Magic really does change things and helps us to keep evolving into the best version of ourselves. And after all, you are one half of the equation in any relationship 🙂

So take heart, and make Valentine’s Day a celebration of loving you! It is a relationship you will have for the rest of your life, and worth every moment you spend developing it!