Moon Protection for Amulets....

Moon Protection for Amulet Spell

Place a jewel, that you regularly carry on you, in a cup of spring water a day before the full moon.

The following day, on the evening of full moon, stir the water three times with your finger in a clockwise motion.

Take the cup in your hands and in a clockwise, stirring motion, move the cup in a clockwise, circular, stirring motion three times.

Then, repeat these words aloud:

Oh magical Light of the Moon,

Wrap me

Protect Me

Keep me from harm

so mote it be

Raise the cup towards the sky and drink the water.

Remove the jewel from the cup.

You must carry it on your person to the next full moon in order to ensure your protection. Repeat this ritual every month to benefit from its influence.

http://www.ezwitchcraft.com/

Magical Amulets

I believe anything can be used as an amulet..you choose for it will symbolise what feels right to you :)

Below are some more commonly known:

Acorn
Attracts the opposite gender, increases income, divinitory powers, and prosperity

Agate
Good luck, meditation, protection, health, purification

Amber
Balance, harmony, protection, psychic power

Amethyst
Power, peace, protection, spirituality, intelligence, luck, psychic power, true love

Ankh
An Egyptian amulet meaning life or soul. It symbolizes enduring life and grants the wearer one hundred thousand million years of life

Bell
An amulet used by primitive and Western people whose sound was intended to ward off the evil eye and dispel hostile spirits. In the Middle East bells were attached to the harness of horses and camels for the same purposes

Cat
Cat-shaped jewelry represents prophecy, luck, protections, and the granting of secret wishes

Chai
A symbol of life. Usually made from gold or silver. It supposedly grants the wearer longevity

Cross
Life and divine protection. The christians believed it to be a supreme amulet against all forces of evil. The sign of the cross was thought to cure illness and drive off demons.

Dragon
Dragon-shaped amulets offer love, happiness, and fertility, as well as balance

Eye of God
Amulet used to conteract the evil eye. Made of sticks and colored yarn by Huichol Indians of Mexico and attributed with power of protecting people, homes, and fields

Eye of Horus
Egyptian Eye of God made of gold, copper, silver, clay, faience, or wood and worn to acquire strength, vitality, and protection against the evil eye.

Four Leaf Clover
Good luck amulet. The four leaves going clockwise from the left side of the stem represents fame, wealth, love, and health

Heart
An amulet worn by many people around the world. It's a symbol of love and devotion. Ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the abode of the soul. In Europe a heard amulet was reputed to prevent heart disease

Hexagram
A figure of six lines forming a six pointed star. It is worn in many parts of the world as a protection against evil. A widely worn symbol of the Jewish faith called mogen David, shield or, popularly, star of David

Horn of Plenty
A contemporary amulet symbolizing prosperity, modeled on the legendary cornucopia overflowing with flowers and fruit

Horseshoe
A popular contemporary amulet nailed to barn doors for good luck

Jupiter
Brings honor and riches to the wearer

Knot
An amulet usually of knotted string or cord that was believed to hold the love of a sweetheart or ward off illness

Magic Triangle
Cabbalistic amulet based on the belief that by reducing the size of an inscription, line by line, and evil spirit could be eased out of the sufferer

Moon
Amulet worn in ancient and modern times to bring success in love and good fortune in travil. To assure good foftune it should be worn as a waxing, not a waning moon. That is, with the points to the left.

Nefer
An amulet worn by the Egyptians. It represents beauty and goodness. It probably is a form of the heart and windpipe, and was thought to bring youth and happiness. Very popular for making necklaces.

Pentagram
A five pointed star representing the five elements of air, fire, water, earth, and spirit. Also represents the figure of a human being. It is thought to protect the wearer from all kinds of evil spirits. Can also be used by magicians to control spirits. Should be worn with one point up.

Ra
Thought to give long life and strength

Star
Ward off evil or encourage good fortune

Sun
Said to bestow prosperity and friendship. Probably of Egyptian origin

Turtle
A tortoise-shaped charm provides courage, creativity, intelligence, spiritual protection, compassion, fertility, sexuality, and protection.

Venus
Grants love and appreciation of beauty

The secret life of venus...

Kellie of Paper Cat Designs

Has a wonderful workshop - The secret life of Venus...

A muse's guide to finding personal magic through self empowerment.

Starts the day of the new moon. (Feb 24th)

The New Moon The Moon is waxing and growing.

This marks the phase of the moon when the light is not visible from Earth, because the side of the moon that is being lit by the sun is not facing us.

This should be a time to plan or introduce new beginnings and projects. A new career, house move, job, relationship, any new venture in life.

http://papercatdesigns.ning.com/group/thesecretlifeofvenus

Self empowerment is the key to unlocking the personal magic we all have within us. There is absolutely nothing we can not be, or do or have. We need only focus our undivided attention upon it in order for it to come forth and become our reality .

we will release resistance, toss away doubt, learn how to choose our thoughts, let our feelings be our guide and reconnect to the most joyful and loving part of ourselves.

(above - 1525 Tizian - Venus Anadyomene)

Venus was a major Roman goddess principally associated with love, beauty and fertility, the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite

Her cult began in Ardea and Lavinium, Latium. On August 15, 293 BC, her oldest-known temple was dedicated, and August 18 became a festival called the Vinalia Rustica.

Venus has been compared to other goddesses of love, Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli in Aztec mythology, Kukulcan in Maya mythology, Frigg and Freyja in the Norse mythos, and Ushas in Vedic religion.

love and light

Trace x

names given to the full moon include:

January: Wolf Moon, Moon After Yule, or Old Moon

February: Ice Moon, Snow Moon or Hunger Moon

March: Storm Moon, Sap Moon, Crow Moon, or Lenten Moon

April: Growing Moon, Grass Moon or Egg Moon

May: Hare Moon, Milk Moon or Planting Moon

June: Mead Moon, Rose Moon, Flower Moon, or Strawberry Moon

July: Thunder Moon or Hay Moon

August: Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, or simply Corn Moon

September: Fruit Moon or Harvest Moon

October: Harvest Moon, Blood Moon or Hunter’s Moon

November: Hunter’s Moon, Beaver Moon, Frosty Moon, or Snow Moon

December: Cold Moon, Moon Before Yule or Long Night Moon

audrey-kawasaki...

Amazing artist

audrey kawasaki

Beautiful delicate artwork upon wood - via various mediums

please note: Her work is both innocent and erotic.

website :

http://www.audrey-kawasaki.com/

Hands and heart giveaway by Monica...

To celebrate Monica's wonderfully creative blog she is offering the above

'I am the source of love'

acrylic canvas painting as a gift to the winner to be drawn on Feb 28th

For further details and to view Monicas delicate, soulful work please visit:

http://monicazuniga.blogspot.com

love and light

Trace x

Enchanted Dolls by Marina Bychkova.....

A chance to win an amazing doll by Marina....

You will have to register in forum at:

http://www.biscuitshouse.com/Enchanted

Then you need to fill out an entry form. Simple as that :)

I came across Beautiful works of Marina via needle and clay blog (thank you for sharing)

I was wowed by her work - take a peep :

marina uses springs in her ball jointed dolls

http://www.enchanteddoll.com/galleries/vessel/vessel.html

Above is one of my favourites...

BJD making ....(ball jointed dolls)

Helpful book: Martha Armstorng-Hand, "Learning to be a doll artist"

Martha goes through it step by step.

Available on Amazon.co.uk/com

forum is dedicated to making BJD's: http://www.bjdartists.com/joints/index.php

Here are some by Susan Oroyan

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...oroyan&x=0&y=0

Yoshida Style: Ball jointed dolls making guide by Ryo Yoshida is a fantastic book in Japanese website: http://www.aimi-doll.com/ also in Japanese- wonderful pics

& non firing materials

Deity Dolls - Doll Creation Forum

Arm Makinghttp://batchix.livejournal.com/826827.html

Head Makinghttp://noxiv.cool.ne.jp/dreamscreato...ecord/eng.html

BJD Guide (Broken English - a bit hard to understand)http://www2d.biglobe.ne.jp/~dhnoah/make_00.htm

Learning to be a Doll Artist from http://www.miniworlddolls.com/ $17.95

The process she describes is particularly suited to porcelain, using metal springs etc.

http://dollbooksandmore.com/Titles.a...Category=Books

Contents of "Learning to Be a Doll Artist"

Chapter 1 Ideas and Plans. From Dream to Reality; Developing an Idea; Choosing a Medium; Why I Work in Porcelain; Determining Size.

Chapter 2 Drawing. Why Do we Draw? Drawing a Human Figure; Putting the Measurements on Paper; Outlining the Drawing; Refining the Drawing.

Chapter 3 Making the Armature. Sizing the Armature; Choosing the Materials; Shrinkage Chart of Sculpting Material; Constructing the Armature; Supporting the Armature.

Chapter 4 Modeling. Tools and Materials; The Modeling Process; Getting Ready to Make the Molds.

Chapter 5 Mold Making. Tools and Materials; Making a Rough Shell Mold; Casting Words of Wisdom.

Chapter 6 Mold Design. Principles of Mold Design; Keys; The Spare.

Chapter 7 Making Molds for Porcelain Slip Casting. Special Tools for Porcelain Casting; Making the Mold for a Porcelain Cast; Cleaning, Drying, and Trimming the Molds; Mold Repair.

Chapter 8 Wax Work. Making Your Own Wax; Making a Wax Cast; Wax Work: Setting Up the Work Space; Improving Your Forms. [8-page color photo gallery of Martha Armstrong-Hand dolls.]

Chapter 9 Body Works. The Decision to Make Joints; Conditions for Moving and Posing; Designing Joints That Work.

Chapter 10 Stringing Design. Stringing Material; Designing the Stringing System; How It All Works.

Chapter 11 Casting in Porcelain. History of Porcelain; Some Chemistry and Physics (Ingredients and Transformation); Casting; Tools.

Chapter 12 On Kilns and Firing. Parts of a Kiln; Choosing Your Own Kiln; Loading the Kiln; Controlling the Temperature; Firing.

Chapter 13 Porcelain Painting. Tools and Materials; Choosing a Brush; Brush Glossary; Setting Up a Painting Space; Step-By-Step Face Painting; The Art of Face Painting; Things to Remember.

Chapter 14 Stringing Production. Lining the Joints; Setting Up for Metal Work; Preparing and Fastening the Bars; Connecting the Legs to the Body; Attaching the Upper Body; Assembling the Arms; Fastening the Extremities.

Chapter 15 Hair and Wigs. My Adventures With Wigs; Directly Attached Hair; Fur on Leather; Conventionally Manufactured Wigs; Making Your Own Wig; A Doll Hairstyling Salon.

Chapter 16 Clothing Design. [General Remarks]; Finding the Right Fabric; Creating Patterns; Of Sewing Machines and Sewers.

Chapter 17 Shoes. Tools and Materials; A Five-Step Process (The Last, the Upper, the Soles, Shaping the Upper to the Last, Joining the Upper and Outer Sole); The Reward.

Chapter 18 Accessories.

Chapter 19 Display.

Doll wig making: They use glue to stiffen gauze, then glue mohair to it.

http://www.fantasydollsbyd.com/new_page_57.htm

Hope this was helpful :)

love and light

Trace x

Fairy garden powder recipe..........

FAIRY GARDEN POWDER

This powder is made with things that the fae are said to love.

If you believe in fairies and want to invite them into your garden, make this powder and sprinkle it all around (even if that garden is just a window box).

Fairy Garden Powder can be made any time that you are in a good mood, or feel charged with positive energy, but Midsummer Eve is an especially powerful time for its making or its sprinkling. It is only meant for outdoor use.

Ingredients:

4 parts base powder, composed of any mixture of plants from this list, dried and powdered: apple bark or peel, blackberry leaves, bluebells, clover, cowslips, daffodils, elecampane root, ferns, foxgloves; hawthorn berries, bark, or blossoms; heather, holly berries, hollyhocks, pansies, primrose blossoms, rose petals, strawberry leaves, thyme, yarrow 2 parts powdered milk 2 parts honey powder (sold by gourmet spice vendors)

The fae are said to be attracted to bright shiny things, so also add: 1/2 part rock crystal chips 1/2 part multi-color pastel glitter 1/2 part gold glitter

The smell of thyme and lilac are said to attract fairies, so essential oil of thyme, or lilac fragrance oil, could also be added to your powder, if that would blend well with the scent of your other botanical ingredients.

Mix all the ingredients together by stirring them deosil (clockwise) with an athame, until they are thoroughly blended.

Fairy houses are small constructions made from natural things, such as moss, bark, twigs, and thatch. A fairy house looks like a suitable habitation for the fae. Making and installing a fairy house or two in your garden is another way to invite fairies to take up residence there. Fairy Garden Powder can be sprinkled around such tiny houses, to enhance their attraction to the fae.

from : www.open-sesame.com/fairy.html

A lovely little site!

la belle fleur diary...

Greetings everyone.....

Here are my first few pages for 'the belle fleur diary' - Kellies online FREE course

These pages are about the law of attraction...helpful guides printed upon paper to browse through at leisure.

• I used gesso, acrylics/water colour for backgound with negative stencils/neocolour crayons and stamps/in.
• Tip: As no vellum was available I used tracing paper - worked a treat :)

Final touch, I added a sprig of sweet annie to page for aroma and decorative properties.

I really enjoyed working on these pages...I was just looking at the blank pages waiting for my creative juices to flow....it seemed to take forever lol

So I just jumped in and went with the theme of pink and green. (kellies fav colours - my inspiration) From the calm, plain cream page I mixed the two colours via neg stencils of a flower / leaf shape via neocolour crayons...the creativity started to flow to my surprise.

So instead of waiting to feel a creative surge...follow a small idea/a small theme and then it grows....blossoms :) x

blessings of love and light

Trace x