~*~April Pagan Circle~*~ Spring is in the Air! - Page 2

[femme_rouge]

Witchy-that table runner is gorgeous!  Enjoy.  I hope the drugs do their job, and you feel better today.

Maia- I'm going to give a little air energy to my TM space today.  

Mommamanjari- Yikes!  I think you got some good suggestions, but Yowsa! 

 I have the kids to myself today, and hopefully we'll all work together well for the final TM preparations.  I would love to have a fire tonight to burn/release some stuff.  Then tomorrow I have the whole day and night in my space ALONE.  Thanks to DP, of course.  I'm going to try my best to remain in silence for the day.

Peace to all you lovelies.  

[Aubergine68]

Hugs, Maia. You are a great mama, and a great  manifestor.  You will be able to figure this out for the best for everyone concerned.

Mamamanjari - I bought a new broom recently, but I don't remember how it broke exactly.  I think the boys were playing with it.  Your cleaning story is definitely more dramatic.  Thanks for the reminder about ringing a bell.  I have a beautiful clear one that I picked up just for clearing energy and I should use it!

I'll be doing some symbolic/energetic cleaning today, but most of the physical cleaning I wanted to do is done.

Wishing all of you the best as you start working your magic for a new year of health, happiness, and prosperity tomorrow

[Maiasaura]

Originally Posted by femme_rouge  I would love to have a fire tonight to burn/release some stuff.  

Lucky you, to have your first day of TM alone. I'm rather bummed that it's on a Sunday, because you never know what ds's behavior for the day is going to be. Right now, he's up-down-up-down, and the down parts are snarky, and disrespectful, and contrary and back-talky. I'm more and more convinced there's a mood component to his ADHD. I wish they'd just come right out and label him bipolar, but he's too young, I guess.

He's written "bad behavior" on a paper to burn. I know he wants to behave well. I just wish he could, in the moment. I have written my fears, too. We'll go burn them soon, in a fireproof bowl on my altar.
 

Originally Posted by Aubergine68 Hugs, Maia. You are a great mama, and a great  manifestor.  You will be able to figure this out for the best for everyone concerned.

Thank you, Aubergine. You're so kind. I have manifested some amazing stuff. Including M I really, really want, this year, to manifest my house sold and my son's behavior having a positive turn-around. And consistency with that.

[Aeress]

I am so behind. Missing everyone and hoping to stay up to date.

*hugs*

[mommamanjari]

Originally Posted by witchygrrl

Still sick (Gah!), but DH had a great idea-that I should go to the Minute Clinic by our house. So I did, and I have drugs now; hopefully that does it. I paid $89 for the visit, and I'll see about getting reimbursed once insurance goes through.

Manjari, that sounds very intense indeed. I would suggest putting up protections around the room after you're done cleansing. DH usually does this rune-Eolh/Algiz- on the windows and doors. He also thinks that maybe you should burn that broom before you get a new one.

Here's hoping you are well soon!

I've been thinking about what to do all night. I know I want to do another cleansing just for that room. I may burn some sage. DH really dislikes the smell, which is why I didn't do it yesterday, but after I told him what happened, he encouraged me to go for it. I'll do the protections for sure. As far as burning the old broom, I never would have because we have no fire place/pit. When I read your post it really resonated with me so I'm going to build a mini fire place out back with old landscaping bricks. As soon as our red flag warning is lifted...
 

Originally Posted by Maiasaura 


If it were me, I'd probably wait till Sunday to get a new broom. New energy!
 

Thanks, I will take that advice, I might have wanted to run right out today.

Originally Posted by Aubergine68 

Wishing all of you the best as you start working your magic for a new year of health, happiness, and prosperity tomorrow

Thanks! You too.

We love our wind chimes around here. I think we have 4 sets inside and 7 sets outside. I read about them when I was looking into feng shui. I really want a set made from those slices of agate!

Is anyone into crystals, gems & rocks? I have quite the fascination with them and several books about their energies.

I always feel like saying more, but DD needs momma & I've got to clean the yard!

[Aeress]

Originally Posted by mommamanjari 

Here's hoping you are well soon!

I've been thinking about what to do all night. I know I want to do another cleansing just for that room. I may burn some sage. DH really dislikes the smell, which is why I didn't do it yesterday, but after I told him what happened, he encouraged me to go for it. I'll do the protections for sure. As far as burning the old broom, I never would have because we have no fire place/pit. When I read your post it really resonated with me so I'm going to build a mini fire place out back with old landscaping bricks. As soon as our red flag warning is lifted...
 

Thanks, I will take that advice, I might have wanted to run right out today.

Thanks! You too.

We love our wind chimes around here. I think we have 4 sets inside and 7 sets outside. I read about them when I was looking into feng shui. I really want a set made from those slices of agate!

Is anyone into crystals, gems & rocks? I have quite the fascination with them and several books about their energies.

We are, I have several books and use them for times of stress, worry, reflection etc. I have a set of specific rocks hanging in bay window, I wanted to bring certain energy into the house. I will also take them in my pocket, but them in a special pouch or bury them around my house, place them in pots and leave them in bowls. We collect them on trips, purchase them, and hunt for them. We are rock hounds for sure.

[liza-s]

Can decluttering my nose count for TM? B/c it needs some decluttering - I'll leave out details. I really can't believe how much this hurts. I feel like a wimp, but owww. Even my teeth hurt.  Dh has been a wonderful help talking Sat & Sun off to tend to the kidlets - but they still demand some momma attention. Kids will go to daycare tomorrow so that should be my real 'quiet' day once I get them there. When I woke up this morning, DS said "what happened to your face?" With eyeballs the size of saucers - I had blood streaked across it - hope he's not too horrified, but it probably helps for him to have a visual of 'mommy's owwie nose."

Hope others have a great Sunday.  I'm going back to my friend the ice pack.

[redveg]

Afternoon all:)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.  I forgot it was April already.  I stayed away from the computer for the most part this weekend because of April Fool's Day.  It's not my favorite day at all, so I avoid people on this day. 

Off to sub to the thread and eat lunch:)

[bluets]

kerplop.

i raked my yard yesterday - thatch and dead leaves.  too bad it was so windy that ... well... the stuff only partially made it into the compost.  the part that didn't get blown into neighboring yards, that is.  oops.  recovered by taking ds to a party at a paint-some-pottery place.  fun!

i managed to plant all my seeds - i have a bit of a black thumb anyway (and a serious deer problem) so i figured that starting in flats is just one extra step of hassle.  and the beds with new seeds also now have mulch.  recovered from this be taking ds to a playdate at the friend's house who had the party yesterday.  managed to chat with the friend's mother outside while the boys played inside.  *boggle*  like, an adult conversation with someone who doesn't work with me, who isn't married to me, and when not in passing at the grocery store or the market.

and then... (as if that wasn't enough), having decluttered my seed stocks, i managed to do a TM all on the computer (google images to the rescue).  so now what do i do with it?

[wombatclay]

Heyla and happy April!  :)

I've decided there is just no way I can catch up with the March thread so... apologies all round, hugs and kisses too, and now that I'm back from a visit to Philly I will simply put my energy to staying active in the April thread!  (more than about 5-10 minutes on the computer triggers vomiting and intense headaches so, um, until this absolutely brilliant pregnancy symptom goes away, I'm on rationed doses of shiny screen)

Lets see... Ro has moved into a complete disintegration phase with total meltsown and Tor has decided he enjoys talking BUT this means that when we don't understand him (or can't do what he wants) the tantrum/frustration is insane.  He is covered in bruises where he smacks his head into things (like the guy on Sesame Street? The pianist guy?) when frustrated.  I'm trying to stay upbeat and "cool/controlled mama" but dang, Ro pushes all the buttons with her whining/screaming/fussing/being mean to her sibs and then Tor will suddenly start in on things too and I just don't have the energy!

Looking forward to TMing... will go today to get supplies, but I've been saving magazines that have come in the mail (un-looked-at) since the budget is a bit tight for new magazines.  I was hoping to score at the going-out-of-business Borders but the only magazines they had left were pretty bad.  LOL  But we can do some nice paper from Michaels and HUZZAH! (though today's energy has been pretty rough... we woke to a huge thunder storm after our looooong drive home, and Dh was late for work and the kids going nuts and I've got a sore throat and travel exhaustion).  I'm ready to start thinking and planning and prepping.

And the weekend in Philly was fun.  :)  DD1 turns 6 tomorrow and she requested a visit to a museum and an IKEA.  I have relatives in Philly so we stayed with them in this amazing house (my aunt is a costume designer and drama professor so the house is brim full of theatre stuff... and it's this gigantic, three story, colonial stone house that really lends itself to theatrical flair).  The Please Touch museum was a bit of a let down, but the IKEA trip rocked (we got a "short" bunk bed for the girls, and an "egg chair" for dd1), and spending time with my fav relative rocked too.  But it was long weekend, and I'm just worn out.

I'm not sure why but I'm having a lot of trouble trying to find my balance these days.  There just seems to be so much that needs "me" and I just don't have enough "me" to go round.  I don't know it it's that the kdis are in an especially challenging developmental moment, or the pregnancy, or the new job, or the let down of having to postpone most of the goals we were FINALLY working towards in a really positive way, or... well, all of it together.  I want to be spending more time here and more time with the people that nurture/give me energy since that's what I need to get through this and yet those are the people.things that seem to get shoved to the side.  I mean, right now Tor is biting my leg, Ro is screaming because Laia wont share her book, the sink has dishes in it, I need to plan the grocery trip (no food since we've been gone 4 days), and Tor just stopped biting and is instead throwing things off the counter.  Argh.

Ok, time to go to the store.... we have no tea, no coffee, and with the ongoing thunder storm my head is clanging! 

(oh, Maia... maybe a move would actually help your ds?  I mean, maybe the positives of having that "fresh start" energy, and new therapists/doctors, would actually help?  Since he's already in an unsettled mood and going through the med roulette again maybe it would actually be easier to focus on moving now and getting settled in the new place instead of trying to find stability and /then/ moving?  I dunno though.  Big hugs and hopes that the TM process throws up some ideas!)

[Aeress]

Clay- Oh dear lords and ladies, that is a lot to deal with. Getting more you time is a must, but how? You need a Grandma type, like my friend Faith. If I could clone someone, I would clone her and send her to you. She would take the kids (as they are), get them involved in something way cool and you could go do something for you.

[Valerie.Qc]

Hi all!

 Clay. I'm sending "Easy" vibes your way!

We got snow this morning  and now it rain. I need the   !

Love to all!

[Maiasaura]

Originally Posted by wombatclay (oh, Maia... maybe a move would actually help your ds?  I mean, maybe the positives of having that "fresh start" energy, and new therapists/doctors, would actually help?  Since he's already in an unsettled mood and going through the med roulette again maybe it would actually be easier to focus on moving now and getting settled in the new place instead of trying to find stability and /then/ moving?  I dunno though.  Big hugs and hopes that the TM process throws up some ideas!)
 

Someone else said that same thing, so it's a hopeful thought! Hugs to you, with all you've got going on. That's a full plate and then some

[redveg]

Morning:)

Hugs to Maia and Clay and anyone else who is in need:)

The Spring energy has not hit me here.  Snowed yesterday and today it looks like the same.  I have really had it with Winter!  I don't know why but this year is so difficult for me.  I am ready to move!!  My kids are planning where they would like to go to college and it has been starting to hit me that in a year they will all be gone:(  My DS wants to go to the west coast!!  I just about fell out of my chair when he said it.  I am trying to put my feelings of I will never see you again aside and be supportive.  I do want him to go to his dream school.  My girls are thinking of staying on the east coast so far.  Seems silly to worry about things that are so far in the future, I mean a year away is a good chunk of time I just have a feeling it is going to go by so fast:(

Today I am going to be working on my TM, that has been a slow process for me this year too:(  Man I have to clear this place of all these blue vibes. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful day.  I hope the sun is shinning in your neck of the woods:)

[witchygrrl]

I am human again! The drugs did their job, though I have to take them for the rest of the week. But it's so nice to be able to think clearly and not have to blow my nose umpteen times an hour.

Clay, *hugs* What a rough time. Many "easy" vibes for you.

Valerie, yes the sun, please the sun! 

Still working on Triumph of the Moon. I *knew* a lot of this history before, but it's just so fascinating how much of Wicca comes from Freemasonry and Golden Dawn, but with a different focus. And Gerald Gardner is far more interesting of a fellow than I thought!

[femme_rouge]

redveg- Be gentle with yourself.  I can't even comprehend how I'll feel when my kids leave home, and you'll have 3 leaving at once, right?!  It's okay to  feel your feelings and also okay to get support...from here or wherever.  Hugs sweetie, take good care of yourself.  I hope you get your Spring weather soon.

Clay- Wow!  I give you official permission to "coast."    I'd say you have beyond your fair share to cope with.  Yikes lady!  I've been doing a lot of looking back at the intensely stressful times in my life with small children (and I didn't have half as much going on as you), and I can't believe I also tortured myself with such high standards.  Of course hindsight is 20/20, but there ya go...Hugs to you and your awesome family.  I wish we were all nearer to each other to help out, swap kids, or whatever.

Bluets-Yay for non-required uninterrupted, adult conversation!  A true cause for celebration. 

Well, I'm going to try to work on my TM today with both kids home.  I had the whole day Sunday, but was quite blocked...I think because I know some of the big changes that are going to be happening...moving to Mexico, new job, new school for kids...that it's putting a different kind of pressure on me.  IDK  Guess I'll pop on over to the other thread. 

Hugs,energy, love and fresh spring energy all around. 

[femme_rouge]

Originally Posted by witchygrrl 

I am human again! The drugs did their job, though I have to take them for the rest of the week. But it's so nice to be able to think clearly and not have to blow my nose umpteen times an hour.

Clay, *hugs* What a rough time. Many "easy" vibes for you.

Valerie, yes the sun, please the sun! 

Still working on Triumph of the Moon. I *knew* a lot of this history before, but it's just so fascinating how much of Wicca comes from Freemasonry and Golden Dawn, but with a different focus. And Gerald Gardner is far more interesting of a fellow than I thought!

Thanks for the feedback on the book.  Now I want to read it.   So glad you're feeling better.
 

[redveg]

Thanks:)  Trying to live in the day to day instead of thinking about  things that are a year away but still preparing myself for big changes.

Originally Posted by femme_rouge 

redveg- Be gentle with yourself.  I can't even comprehend how I'll feel when my kids leave home, and you'll have 3 leaving at once, right?!  It's okay to  feel your feelings and also okay to get support...from here or wherever.  Hugs sweetie, take good care of yourself.  I hope you get your Spring weather soon.

[redveg]

Morning all:)  The sun is out this morning, but it's cold and windy.  All I need is temps in the 70's and it will be perfect!

[Aeress]

Originally Posted by redveg 

Morning all:)  The sun is out this morning, but it's cold and windy.  All I need is temps in the 70's and it will be perfect!

Cold and windy here as well. We have had rain since Sunday, with a little snow thrown in, just for fun. *bleck*

I worked on my TM last night, feeling pretty good about it- just need to finish it. I have been cleaning, spring cleaning, the house- about 70% done. It feels good to have clean cupboards, walls, curtains. I should really wash the baseboards. Either way, I feel an energy shift coming on. So, here is me, sharing some energy with all you lovely ladies!!

I have been reading about the witch hunts, the history from the roman times, to modern times- very interesting, and sad. I can only read 10 pages before I need to put it down, lots of sink your teeth into information. It wears me out.