I feel the call of the sea...

I haven't been feeling quite myself lately.

These mountains suffocate me. 

I feel they surround me as barriers not letting me out of this town. I'm stuck in the middle of the mountains. 

Landlocked. 

My soul is crying to get out.

I need more. I need to breathe. I need water.

More specifically, I need the ocean.

The ocean calms my soul. 

When I'm at the beach, my spirit comes alive. 

I bask in all four of the elements.

I have the earthy grounding feel of the sand under my bare feet.

I have the airy breeze softly caressing my face and 

blowing through my hair. 

I have the fiery rays of the sun warming my skin. 

And I have water, 

the massive energy of the ocean and all of her power.

Cozymel November 2014

I'm super giddy right now because the car is loaded up.

It's time for a road trip to the ocean!

I'm going to renew my spirit, replenish my soul, 
and soak up every single moment of the ocean's power. 

I feel the call of the sea
and I'm on my way.

What part of nature soothes your soul? 

Where do you feel most balanced?

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~Amy

The Magick Muse

 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a holistic life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

V is for Voodoo - Pagan Blog Project

I remember the first time I was introduced to voodoo.

My dad always had a ton of books around and one of them was about folklore.

In this book I found a section on hoodoo, or voodoo.

I was completely fascinated.

Growing up in the bible belt, it wasn't easy to find out what the rest of the world was learning/practicing/doing.

This was way before internet, way before I knew about other religions and spiritual natures.

This book even had spells! I had to try it out.

All I remember is - it involved an onion and breaking up a couple.

Which now I think back - isn't very nice!

I was in high school and ready to experiment. 
Totally NOT thinking about "do no harm" rules and all that.

I did the spell over the weekend. On Monday, the couple broke up. Coincidence? I don't know. 

Couples are always breaking up in high school. 

I tried out a couple more spells in the book - 

they both came to fruition.

Pretty amazing!

From The New Orleans Voodoo Tarot

By Louis Martinie and Sallie Ann Glassman

Life happened, I stopped dabbling, and didn't think about voodoo until I was in New Orleans in 2000. Again, I was completely fascinated. I love the story of Marie Laveau. I love the candles, the charms, the love for ancestors, and the mystery.

I was gifted 
The New Orleans 
Voodoo Tarot cards. 

I still get them out from time to time. 

I still love voodoo lore and magic.

Let's get out the cards and see what they have to tell us today.

La Sirene ~ Congo ~Water

La Sirene is the mermaid. 

She is the great bridge between the 

depths of the seas and the dry land.

She is a loa responsible for the sacred songs 

of the Voodoo ceremony.

These songs combine spoken word and music bringing fascination and strong focus. 

Blue is her color.

Her power is empathy.

She is all about the emotional connection.

Beautiful card. I love her.

Do you consider yourself empathic?

I know I'm an empath.

It isn't always easy, but there is something special 

when you connect with others on a deep emotional level.

Your heart expands and 

it's a beautiful thing.

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I'm super excited to be a part of 
The Pagan Blog Project. 

Every Friday experience the alphabet of spirituality 
and pagan goodness.

Check out the list of excellent blogs for week 44 of the letter V.
The Pagan Blog Project Week 44 - V

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spiritual growth

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finding your life purpose

flourishing relationships

insatiable desire for authenticity

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random bouts of laughter

experiencing moments of aha

renewed creativity 

positive transformation

Class is $350, however sign up by November 3 and you get a super duper early bird special price of just $100.

Plus sign up now and get 
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Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?

Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin? 

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Click here.

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,

~Amy

The Magick Muse

 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

I'm looking for my tribe.

Misty Day ~ American Horror Story Coven

You can’t be your best self until you find your tribe.
~Misty Day

Big deep heavy sigh.

I'm still looking for my mine -
just like Misty Day.

I've been in Asheville, NC 
for almost 5 years now.

I thought I would have found my people by now.

I have some friends - here and there - but not my tribe.

With such an open minded place, a mecca of
new age goodness, healers, mystics, freaks, and weirdos -

What is taking so long?

I don't know.

Lately, it's been really obvious. 

I'm receiving signs from The Universe and all that jazz.

I watch "American Horror Story Coven" and Misty Day is 
searching for her tribe with her honest pure hippie heart.

I've been reading "Women Who Run with the Wolves" and 
came across "The Ugly Duckling" story.

I'm like Misty Day.
I'm like The Ugly Duckling.

Searching for souls just like me.
People who I can connect with, hang out with, and support.
True friends. 
A true tribe.

The Ugly Duckling eventually finds others like him. 
I will, too. 

"He who cannot howl, will not find his pack." ~ Charles Simic

Photo credit: Living with Wolves

I'm putting it out there to The Universe.

I'm howling.

I'm not giving up.

So - come out, come out wherever you are!

Let's play.

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
 ~Amy
 The Magick Muse

Amy Riddle is an empowerment coach, crafter of sorts, writer,

herbalist, reverend, and all out muse.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. 

She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. 

Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. 

She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.