Book of Shadows

Headache Relief

I got part of this from a webpage(can't remember where!) and bits from my sister and her friends. Thanx Ang!

Ground and center(way less draining that way...don't ask). Place your hands about an inch away from the person's head just above their ears. Visualize a web of blue energy forming around their head.(imagine gossamer spider-web threads, this image helps keep the energy flow gentle, if you "push" too hard they snap preventing you from increasing the person's pain)

Move your hands around to feel any weak spots(or look if you are a visual type) and adjust the flow. I find describing what you are doing lets the person help and keeps them relaxed. Once you feel the web is balanced maintain it for a few minutes.

Gently unravel it, earth the excess energy. Follow with a face massage to help the person rest and enjoy the relief from the discomfort.

I use this method often for family members, it works great for me! If you try it let me know any variations you made and results you had. Also if you feel that your own work is represented here write me and i will credit you.

Even though I've scorned organized religion for a long time, I still sought out a belief system that encompassed my own ideals and ethics. I consider myself to have an analytical/scientific mind, yet I cannot believe life is cut and dried, that there is nothing mystical or spiritual. I do think religion has a place in our lives, to celebrate that existance beyond the mundane, physical world. But until recently, I had not found the place that felt like home.

My search has lead me to explore Wiccan and, subsequently, Pagan beliefs. There are a myriad of groups and individuals out there that fall under this category. I would not go so far as to claim to be Wiccan, but I am exploring the option. I am a very meticulous person when it comes to choosing a religion. It has been about 18 years that I've actively looked. This is the first time something has even been a consideration so I am taking my time, sifting through all of the info. So here's to finding the answers we all seek.....

April '98....Since I originally wrote this I've read several good books and have truely begun a spiritual path to call my own. I guess I'm an ecclectic pagan. I mostly meditate, do visualizations, take long walks and listen to the trees talk on the wind. I'll eventually have a bit of a Book of Shadows online. I don't think I'll publish spells though...that seems a bit personal.

June '98... My biggest insight has been how much I'm interested in herbalism and alternative healing. Not the kind where you get someone else to help, but where you look at your life and say "hey, what did I do to get sick?" and do something about it. I've just started making my own oils and teas and it is very rewarding to do! It makes me feel more in tune with my body and the world around me. And boy, is there alot to learn......

July '98...An interesting side note, by searching for the reasons why rituals are performed skyclad I've become interested in the naturist lifestyle.

Feb '99...It's been a year and I've grown in spurts and sputters as far as spirituality goes. I now have my own apocathary stand wich forms my alter in one corner of my kitchen. My husband, while not sharing all of my beliefs, encourages me to take time to develop my spiritual side and talk with him about it. The apocathary stand, a huge pillar candle, and a new leather bound journal for my Book of Shadows were all gifts from him.

July '99...OK, time to get serious, no more dilly-dallying, let the work begin!