Mystic Women of Salem

                          Choosing the Path

I am still compiling mountains of information/research for the upcoming "Tarot" post...not to worry folks the first post will be published in a couple of days.  The full moon post will be published later today...just fyi.

Since I have been buried in research and reviewing data from the beginning of my path to present many issues have come to mind that I feel compelled to share BEFORE we begin this journey together.  Oh yes, the last post there was over 400 views of this blog!  Thank you everyone for viewing and if you would like a certain subject or issue to be addressed please do not hesitate to message me via Facebook. 

It is very important to understand that following the path of mysticism, paganism, and especially the Wiccan path, that this is a lifelong commitment.  I am referring to one that has been "called" by deities to serve, or if there is a burning desire that just won't go away.  A thirst for knowledge, an un-satisfiable hunger, in short a yearning to "know" to experience, to feel, to grow, and most importantly to help others.  That means people, animals, our Mother Earth and ALL her inhabitants.  When you agree to co-create with your Gods/Goddesses to make our world a more beautiful, inspiring, kinder and gentler place to exist (for that IS our role)...then you are ready for this journey.  For that IS our role.   It is must be understood that becoming knowledgeable about astrology, astronomy, alchemy, climatology (which also covers planetary cycles and in-depth study of all things Earth) spirit connection/interpretation, Tarot, crystal therapy, candle magick, as well as spells and rituals - is essential.  I have barely skimmed the surface here. The point being, all these things are connected and let's say you have an important spell that needs to be cast, knowing Void of Course, planetary position(s), cycle/season of earth, phase of the moon, etc., etc., amps up your chances of a successful spell with the desired outcome.  I ALWAYS do research and fortify myself and my space with all the above, to assure maximum success accompanied by the highest level of outcome possible.  You can perform these actions without this prior fortification but the success and outcome of what you are striving for diminishes significantly. I'm not saying it is impossible to achieve success without prior preparation...but I am saying it is highly desirable (on many levels) to prepare.  It is also the responsibility of oneself to study, study, study.  So many times I have heard people voice discontent about professors and/or teachers about their lack of knowledge and/or skill(s) after classes.  Here's the deal folks, it is the responsibility of the instructor to show you, tell you, and share their knowledge and experience.  What you do with it is TOTALLY up to you.  For those of you who have attended universities, you know as I certainly do, a Professor will tell you once...after that it is up to the student to study, do assignments, papers, etc.  That's it, end of story.  If the work is not done it is you that will have to deal with the consequences, whether it be a low grade or not knowing how to set up an altar...it is ultimately YOUR responsibility.  

Full Moon post coming tonight :}