Goddess: Hekate. She came to me in 2001 at Mabon. I was doing a ritual, and She appeared in the doorway of my apartment (a converted summer kitchen in a century home. My altar was the mantel of a giant, stone fireplace). She had loooong black hair with snakes twisting through it, pale skin, She looked middle aged and beautiful, with Her mouth gaping open, fangs bared, blood running out of it and pooling in a puddle at Her bare feet. I have since had an altar in Her honour everywhere I have lived, and have learned more about Her and myself every day.
God: Pan. He has been with me everyday since I began my Pagan path. I have a natural and comfortable relationship with Pan. He points out the simple joys in material things, as well as my mundane life. He also leads me in my romantic pursuits, and my interests in sex and living sensually.
Favourite Colour: Black and red. And Leopard Print! And yes, leopard print IS a colour. *stomps feet*
Gem/Stone: Amber, lapis lazuli, garnet, green onyx.
Favourite Scent: Frankincense, myrrh, amber, lavender, vanilla.
Favourite Plant: Lavender, sage.
Favourite Tree: Willow
Animal Guide: Butterfly, crows, three headed hound of hell, white cat named Lavendar.
Element Attuned To: All.
Place to be: In a forest, in the "comfy bed" with my partner, antiquing!
Favourite Time of day: Evening.
Favourite Season: Autumn
Best way to focus/ground: Meditation, sex.
Best way to cleanse: Smudge, smudge, smudge. And if that doesn't work, the LBRP.
What are you good at? Hmmmm...ritual and spell writing, sacred poetry, reading cards, research.
What do you need to work on? Storing knowledge (bad memory), focusing without props, herbalism.
Favourite music: Lisa Thiel, Jenna Greene, Laura Powers, Spiral Dance, Emerald Rose, Better Than Ezra, Matchbox 20.
Favourite Books: Pamela J. Ball, Ann Moura, Kate West, Andrew Greeley, Terry Pratchett, Nigel Jackson, et al.
Favourite Movies: The Craft, Practical Magic, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mists of Avalon, Ever After, Sean of the Dead, A Knight's Tale, Shoot 'Em Up, Romero movies, anything with John Cusack, Sweeney Todd, Nightmare Before Christmas, Sleepy Hollow.
Favourite Artist/Artwork: Vellejo, Amy Brown, Jasmine Beckett-Griffith, Waterhouse.
Specific witchy areas of interest: Divination, working with crystals, energy working, history, crafting.
Favourite words of wisdom: "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -Ernest Hemingway
People you admire: Adrienne (Dragonfly Anu), WB Yeats, Rackham the Pirate Kitty, Dita Von Teese.
Things that make you laugh: Fashion, Rackham the Pirate Kitty, Grant (my witchy partner in life), the LC Girls, my Roomie, Chicken.
The best thing about being pagan: Learning! That deep connection with the Divine and Nature. ..
..Shrine to Hekate..


Hekate, Hekate,
Lady of the Dark
I hearken to thee,
To thy arts!
Hekate, Enodia
Keeper of the Gateways,
I hearken to thee,
Lead me on my way.
Hekate, Kthonia,
Goddess of the Earth
Keeper of the Underworld,
Lady of rebirth!
Hekate, Soteira
Saviour of witches all,
Maiden of the torch to lead
Your children at night fall!
Hekate, Krokopeplos,
Saffron robed of the sky
Lady of the earth and sea,
Where the crossroads lie.
Hekate, Hekate,
Lady of the Dark
I hearken to thee,
To thy arts!
*Hekate Plaque from TimelessMyths.com*


I call to Thee
To play Thy pipes
To call Thy Nymphs
Be here this night!
I call to Thee
To dance and play
The Fauns and Sylvans
Shall light our way.
I call to Thee
Thy Temple so dim
I shall not call
Thee on my whim.
Pan of hoof
And Pan of horn
Fields and flowers
Of Thee I'm born.
I call to Thee
Oh Satyr sweet
I call to Thee
So we shall meet.
*Pan statue from classicalvalues.com*


Brigid, o Lady of the Hearth,
Of Smithery, and word as art,
I call to You on this night
To bestow me with Thy sacred light.
Brigid, o Lady of the Wells
Of milkmaids, nuns and the ill,
I call to You on this Eve
And hear the voices of the Sidhe.
Brigid, o Lady of the Flame
Of healers, and bards who remain,
I call to You on this night
To light Thy holy flame so bright.
..
..On Her Burial Day..
Her smile was contagious,
Her laugh crude and loud,
Her eyes were the deepest brown,
Her hair a silver cloud.
A rose with thorns and many buds,
Named for the god of love.
She watches over us now--
An angel from the gods above,
She wants us to remember when,
To let the memories of good times stay.
She wants us to feel her here,
On her burial day.
Lavendar bouquets tied with ribbon,
Soft blankets in the spare room,
The smell of cooking in the kitchen,
Handing out candy corn in Halloween's gloom.
Christmas parades in Grimsby,
With paper bags of oranges and sweets,
Back at the house with hot tea
And pies made of mince meat.
She wants us to remember when,
To let the momories of good times stay.
She wants us to feel her here,
On her burial day.
*Rose graphic from cybergifs.com*
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A wee bit about me:
My Craft name is Aelwyn Daeira, which is a mixture of Welsh and Greek meaning "Knowledge of the Hearth". You can just call me Aelwyn, though. :)
I am 29 years old, and recently diagnosed with Chronic Diffuse Pain Disorder, osteoarthritis, and degenerative disc disorder. The government calls CDPD "Acute Fibromyalgia", meaning I have Fibro, but it's more severe than some cases.
I am on ODSP, and going back to school for Makeup Artistry and other aesthetics courses. It will take a few years, as I'm doing this part time, but eventually I want to work in the Makeup Artistry field (I hope to do high fashion, bridal and paramedical/camouflage).
I absolutely LOVE my classes and my teachers. I have learned so much in this first semester, and can't believe it's actually nearly over! But I'm looking forward to doing Makeup Artistry 2 (meaning I get to do makeup on other people), and Colour Theory for Fashion (where we learn about colours, body shapes, dressing people, etc).
I am a witch, a writer, a poet, a crafter, an artist. I am interested in politics. I enjoy quiet nights with my man watching TV. I also enjoy attending Renaissance Festivals, Faery Festivals and Pirate Festivals. Dressing up is one thing I indulge in on a regular basis.
I am on the path to wellness, and have been finally blessed with doctors who want to work with me to get well. I am seeing a Pain Specialist (I believe he is a Psychiatrist, Neurologist and Rheumatologist) as well a Gynecologist, and they are BOTH amazing! After struggling with doctors not taking me seriously, and just trying to stuff me full of pills, it's a breath of fresh air to have doctors actually trying to HELP ME get back to normal, as well as lessen my pain.
I'm not very active on here, but I have a lot of back-blogs. Feel free to browse as you will.
If you're interested in being updated on my life more regularly, you can add me on Facebook. Just search for "Aelwyn Daeira". I also have several Blogger blogs which I update almost daily (at least one each day):
Dear Diary...
Hedgewitch Hollow
Aelwyn's Loom
Aelwyn's Hallowe'en
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And now, due to copyright issues I have had in
the past, here is the redundant reminder:
Please remember that any of my writings are
copyright to me (Shauna McShane), and if you
distribute them in part or in whole, please credit
me with a link back here
(http://www.myspace.com/kraftywomyn).
Anything that is NOT mine, I will credit with a link,
as well.
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Remember to make a wish before you read the prayer. That's all you have to do. There is nothing attached. Just send this to twelve people and let me know what happens on the fourth day. Sorry you have to forward the message, but try not to break this, please. Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. Did you make a wish yet? If you don't make a wish, it won't come true. This is your last chance to make a wish!
'May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are.
Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.'
Now, send this to 12 women within the next 5 minutes. And remember to send this back. I count as 1...you'll see why. Suggestion: copy and paste rather than forwarding it.
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