Listening to the Sound of Silence

Every morning I take Logan for a walk.  This requires me to load up on electronic devices before we can walk out the door.  I have my pedometer (why I need to know how many aerobic steps I have taken is beyond me!), my phone, and my iPod shuffle.  Now usually I love listening to music as I walk, it helps me to keep a brisk pace and highlights my outrageous dance moves to the neighborhood. But today I decided to forgo the iPod and the sound of silence was amazing.  Ok it really wasn't silent...I heard the geese honking as they fly south for the winter, I heard the leaves crunching under our feet as we walked, I heard many amazing things that normally are drowned out by The Supremes. 

Baby love, my baby love.....

Inspired by my super sonic hearing ability, I decided to spend the rest of the day in silence.  We are constantly bombarded by sound that we have forgotten how to be in the Silence of it all.  So today I pass on to you the gift of Silence.  Enjoy a meal in silent companionship, read a book in the comfort of stillness, and take the time to listen to your own heart with out distraction.

Jessica

Inspiration: Witches

Double, double toil and trouble; 

                           Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. 

 

{ Hat }
{ Cauldron Candle }

{ Striped Socks }
{ Poison Bottle }
{ Black Dress }
{ Worts }
{ Boots }
{ Black Cat }

Tis the season of the Witch!  Happy October!

Jessica

Faeries Believe in You!

 seeing is believing & believing is seeing!

~Jessica~

Events: Pagan Pride Day

This past weekend Sharon from Touch of the Goddess and I attended the annual Albuquerque Pagan Pride Day celebration.  It was a lovely cool day with a light breeze and plenty of sunshine.  

 

Several workshops and fun events were scheduled through out the day.  And there were plenty of vendors selling their wonderful creations, including us!! 

Our Booth...I love the fall colors!

 

Touch of the Goddess' Smudge Feathers.  Just Gorgeous!!!

A plethora of pendulums.

Colorful staffs, chakra oils, sugar scrubs, and clean & clear sprays

We had a wonderful time meeting our fellow pagans and getting to know some of our fans more personally.  Plus dressing in costume is always an added benefit!

Sharon was stunning in her Autumn Gown and Flowery Hair Garland!

Me!  Like our headbands....I made them.

We had a great time and hope to participate in next years event. For now it is back to the studio for some much needed cleaning and organizing.  Getting prepared for this event left my studio in a terrible state.  I would blame the Goblins but I know they have been too busy in the backyard trying to corner the neighbor's cat.  They tell me it is quite delectable...I will take their word for it.

What did you do this past weekend?  I would love to hear!

Jessica

New Treasury: Autumn Blossom

'Just Peachy' by josielovesit

SALE 5.00 Autumn Bloss... CrowningElemen... $5.00	Pink Grapefruit - Lip B... heartsandbows4... $3.25	Filigree Lace Earring L... NoniBam $12.50	Silver and Coral. Vint... hendersweetvin... $9.50
Edible Sugar Fan Coral andiespecialty... $59.00	Silver Sunrise 8x10 Pho... VanillaExtinct... $20.00	Yarn Wreath Felt Handma... ItzFitz $40.00	Jennifer Lilly Gorgeous... jenniferlillyd... $35.00
Druzy Ring, Champagne P... TheSlyFox $90.00	Fabric bunting : Libert... SewSweetViolet $15.50	Swarovski Crystal Vinta... NotOneSparrow $22.00	Georgia Peach - Rooibos... TeaForAllReaso... $5.00
Peach Marshmallows -- S... sugarthesky $6.00	Afternoon Tea - Hand Pa... GentleHugSuppl... $20.00	Peach Jam with Buttersc... dasweetzpot $8.95	kiddo sized sweet peach... xoelle $32.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Huzzah!

A few weekends ago the Mr. and I attended the Santa Fe Renaissance Fair.  We couldn't go with out an entourage so my Mom and my friend Kate joined us.  My poor hubby was stuck with three loud, opinionated women...oy vey!  He coped by eating something from every food vendor there!  While he was busy eating we were watching...

...Belly dancers from Pomegranate Studios

...Roark Barron perform on his Electric Harp

...and enjoying the scenery at El Rancho de las Golondrinas

Me and Kate (I'm on the left.)

 ...Oh and did I mention we like to attend properly attired.

We had a great time and can't wait for next year!  Well maybe the Mr. can! 

Huzzah!!!

Jessica

 

Happy Mabon

Mabon or the Autumn Equinox occurs on or around September 21, this year it is today.  This is a Festival of the Second Harvest.  A day to count your blessings and gather the harvest for the coming winter.  A day of equal parts light and dark, a day of balance. 

Today is a great day to recognize that without the dark there would be no light.  That darkness lives within us and is not necessarily an evil force, only a different aspect of our true nature.  Strive for a balance!

A wonderful Mabon Balance Meditation is available here.  Want to know more about Mabon?  Look here.

Today I will be in the studio creating my beautiful Mabon Series Pendulums and meditating on balance.  (I share all of my new pendulums on Crowning Elements, join me here if you want to be the first to see my newest creations!!)

Blessed Mabon!

Jessica