Waking the Witch

Wow, Merry meet, blessings, hello and welcome. It's been a long while and my journey is yet to be complete. Many things and events have taken place in my life that are creating opportunity and changes in my spiritual and wiccan path as well as my etsy site.

Gods help me, I plan to open a b2b store...doing my research and setting my records straight and getting them in order.

What is life without the welcome of Spring? This winter has seemed soooooo very long...yes, I am of the elements and I must say, I am not a cold weather witch. I love the warmth, it gives me hope and wakes me up, I come A L I V E! Energy flows through me and this is how I know Spring has come! The first peak of warmth, light and Love flows through me and this is how I know Spring has peaked, and the birth of Renewal flows through me, Hope, Love, Life, New Beginnings. Yes, Spring arrives and jumps at me, shakes me awake and awaken my witchiness.

All this aside. I've been working on revamping Earthsenergies, although I've been a not so good e-commerce uploader, I have much product to bring forth. I've enrolled in a business growth course. Fast Trac Growth Ventures and am looking for a mentor to keep the ball rolling straight into the creation of my very own store. Why I want my own store, and why I would want a Pagan store??? No, it's not a unique concept, although the connections and experiences you create and get from the people you meet...there you go.

I've been crafting my buns off, taking pictures, and working on the content for these images. I must say that taking this course has opened my eyes to my strengths, weaknesses and opportunities that I can create and no fail be accountable for.

It's not an easy task to do when you're looking to be an entreprenuer, although with passion and drive, it will all come into fruition....and when it does....it's like an operatic sigh, a blossom of a bud, the swish of air and the warmth of the sun as it caresses your skin.

All this in a handbasket. Be on the look out for new merchandise from Earthsenergies. I believe the new arrival of merchandise will happen in April. Until then, feel free to stop by for a convo or send me an email. I'm always open for a chat.

Blessings All,
Athena Hekate
c/o www.earthsenergies.etsy.com

Mercury Retrograde

Life is interesting. Well, that we all know. I've been looking for work...trying not to think about this Mercury retrograde business and how it effects many things, myself and the world included.
Mercury retrograde tells me it won't be ignored...it ran havoc with my computer, appointments, communication...yeah, all those things it's about. I felt like I was walking backwards, going nowhere.
This retrograde picked on all the things that would bug the heck out of me, it also pointed out to me that I should focus on the small stuff; I should be taking care of the details and take heed to its' visit.

I had a friend that swore by Mercury retrograde. She had such faith in its powers, that she would stop her life midway if she needed to. I found this hilarious, but, I understand where she's coming from. Not that I will stop my life because of it's coming, but will become more aware.
So, you see, I honor the Goddess, I honor myself being a woman, my cycle, and now the newest addition, retrogrades...yeah, Mercury is retrograde about 20% of the time and last way to long for me.

Today, mercury went direct. Things shifted back to a less stressful state. My computer is working fine...although, it's out of ink. People are returning phone calls and communication is smooth. I see the grandeur of life. And I'm stepping one foot in front of the other, no longer walking backwards.

I have to say Hail and Welcome to Hermes, the winged messenger...he rules this planet. I should know that when Mercury goes retrograde, it reminds us by slowing down life, making us repeat and remain stuck...become a bit unworldly...

When we don't sense Hermes presence, or listen to the messages from our ancestors that's like getting a thump on the head. We seek our ancestors' wisdom everyday, and these retrogrades would be an opportune time.

I'm just sayin' that when Mercury goes retro, it's a great time to honor Hermes, call to him and ask that he open the gates so we can commune with our ancestors and gain their wisdom. This is a most simple form of ritual to do 20% of the time.