Showing posts with label Blog Parties. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blog Parties. Show all posts

Friday, October 26, 2018

Of Stars & Scars

We are stars wrapped in skin, the light you are looking for has always been within - Rumi

The body is a map of history with stories along the way just as  the constellations in the sky. Perhaps when our light becomes so intense at times our luminosity must burst through. Or perhaps there are moments in life when we are no longer bright and darkness must be removed. The evidence of emergence results in scars. The scars then become undulations on the map that show the trails of what we've been and compass our celestial being to continue to journey forth. As above, so below, forevermore we shall glow.



This art collage was created using one of my outdated Witches' Calender's by Llewellyn. Crafted under the influence of the Hunter's Full Moon  in Taurus, and just in time for the blog party.



* As we let our flames burn bright let's also remember to let our beautiful freak flags fly. Life has a tendency to put us through the ringer from time to time ,but here we all are collectively sharing our beautiful madness, we're all stars now of the freak show!Click the banner to be transported to the party realm!

Friday, June 23, 2017

Beautiful Freaks Fest 2017








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Special thanks to our hostess's who created this soiree for our beautiful freaks to come out and play!
    
                                                           

Friday, October 21, 2016

Releasing The Power Of Gen 7




Come, sit close, warm your bones by the fire, what I whisper to you is of need and desire. The curious child sits and  listens intently to Abuelas teaching,  you must respect your elders and their message their preaching.

Mother Earth is bountiful with her provisions
but life will halt with human decisions

Tenderness to her must be made by all  nations
so your 3 stages will ripple into the next 7 generations

As above, so below
the ancestors knew, but will the future know?

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What's up my witches! I hope you enjoyed this contribution to Witches In Fiction 2016, the art below is a magical portal to the hostess's wicked domain so click and transport.




Saturday, October 17, 2015

Witches In Fiction 2015 ~ Death Rites & Remembrances


~ Eternal Flame ~


From darkness to light and light to dark
Candles are lite by a tear streaked spark

The path to the next is full of illumination
Where we once came from  the source of creation

Time here on earth shall pass but you will not
The heart holds your remembrance forever in that flight of a thought

Grasp tight to the moments as they seem so fast to flee
Eternally held sacred is your memory



Special thanks to Magaly for hosting Witches In Fiction 2015.

Sunday, January 11, 2015

2015 Blog Party Announcement

The time has come around again to participate in 2 Bags Full annual "Grow Your Blog" party. If your
 a blogger looking to introduce your blog and increase your  followers it's not to late to join in the fun. 



Saturday, October 25, 2014

It's a Halloween party.... of sorts

Welcome , welcome all who flew over today to pay me a visit at Casa Sol Y Luna. I hope the weather conditions gave you a smooth flight. Park your broom there's plenty of room, as your are my first guest.


 Yes I know it doesn't seem very festive in the traditional sense of Halloween. Since the solar eclipse and new moon I've taken a quite retreat to renew my spirit and work on my transformation. Come rest  your bones a bit with me. You can kick up your heels, take off your hat and let your hair down . All the awesome party's your attending must have brought you to this humble rest spot.


Come on in .... the doors always open. Oh it seems you have something on your mind deary, is everything well with you? Your eyes tell me it's a matter of the heart, perhaps love? Let me see if I can help you with that. Looks like a certain potion  is in need of being made once again, I'm fresh out. Don't fret I can still help.


How about a reading? Have a glance at the cards. Listen to the soft inner voice within you and chose the card your guided to.  These lovely cards are from Susan Bowes "Love Spells & 
Rituals". Now let's get to the heart of the matter shall we.


If you chose the first card

  The Ancestors * Courage
Mystical Realm Guidance: To Follow your Dream

You come from a long line of ancestors who  come from different continents and cultures and how lucky of you to have such rich heritage! This card reveals to you that it is time to break the lineage line in some way. You have within you the power to change the restrictive behavior patterns that have been passed on from generation to generation. You do not have to live your family obligations on other's terms , you are free to live your life the way you wish. Of course this may cause upheaval and criticism from those strict in there ways. Take courage, your ancestors support you no matter what. The more you free your spirit and accept the new you and flourish in that growth you will actually elevate to higher expressions. Even though others may disapprove ,your ancestral tribe is rooting for you every step of the way. Don't be afraid to step into your truth!

Magical Incantation:
 I give thanks to my ancestors for giving me the courage to love who I choose to love.

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If you chose the second card

Venus * Divine Love
Planetary Guidance: To Release Old Patterns

The beautiful brilliant planet that can be seen from Earth during early evening and morning is Venus. Oh that goddess who's libido and energy rises early in the morning.  Are you an early bird or wish to be more perky in the morning? Venus's glyph is a symbol of spirit rising above earthly matters to heal the soul through divine love. Do you believe in love, or have such matters of the heart left you critical, broken, or at a lose. Do not confuse sexual relations with the euphoria of being in love, there is a difference. The truth is you have been wounded to a point that you have closed up your heart and thrown away the key. Healing is possible and is on it's way as we speak. First you must identify negative relationship patterns and put a stop to them immediately. As soon as you take a stance, your heart will open, take flight and your relationships with be new and full of meaning. Venus is a reminder that not all love is lost, in the moment we think it is gone forever our heart renews and love is stronger than it has ever been! Ask Venus's love to shine into your heart and show you the way.

Magical Incantation:
I call upon the energy of Venus to show me my path to divine love. I open my heart to receive her brilliance.

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And last but certainly not least , if you chose the third card

The Broken Heart * The Wound
Emotional Element Guidance: To Face Your Wound

This card is of great importance and you need to listen close and absorb all the meaning it has for you. Your heart is asking you to look at all your relationships, all the way back to childhood. Childhood is were we receive our deepest wounds, incidences which broke our innocent spirit and made us feel less of who we felt we were. In remembering how your heart has been broken over the years, the feelings of isolation and loneliness have lead you to create a tall brick wall between yourself and others. The negative behavior and self destructive patterns you have created to cope is like a magnet pulling you to someone with the same broken, destructive heart. Take responsibility for your wounds, then release them and set them free. It is time to release your wounds. This next step is painful but is essential for your healing. Write a letter to self about all your important relationships, both positive and negative. Let your heart speak it's truth and observe the patterns that have occurred throughout the years, and explore the feelings that arise. Tissue or perhaps a hug is needed at this point.  I suggest burning the paper after you are done, feel all your broken pieces float away with the smoke as your heart heals.Your wounded heart will take time to heal. Love yourself  first and that beacon will beckon love to you.

Magical Incantation:
From this day on I  only draw people to me who can lovingly and gently help me to heal the wound of my broken heart.


Well my lovely it has been a profound visit with you. I hope you are inclined to be a dear friend and visit often, like I said before "the door is always open".  I'm off to grab my broom and rain cloak and attend many Halloween party's around the globe.  Would you like to travel with me, just grab the invite and let's fly.




Friday, January 24, 2014

Grow Your Blog

Welcome travelers near and far, I have been waiting for some visitors for quite awhile. So where have I landed you may ask yourself? Well kick off your shoes and rest your bones, Gypsy Spirit Rising is a cozy place to be.


Stay at home mother and housewife are my occupations. Maybe you don't consider this a job but it is a lot of work. I get asked "what do you do all day" and I reply "oh nothing much". Wait, I do a multitude of miscellaneous daily! Thus brought on my urge to blog and put it out there. Gypsy Spirit Rising came from the feeling that surrounded my heart as I made the leap to become a part of the blogging community ( I was scared at first, silly now that I think about it)



So what will you find here if you drop by for a visit? We're a family of six  living off of a shoe string budget ,so creative ways to get by with what we got comes into play. Thriving off of thriftyness is one of my mantras. I like to share recipes that I cook for the whole family and personal ones I enjoy. It's hard being a vegetarian in a house full of carnivores. I've been embarking on a greener eco life style so homemade all natural products and ideas will be sprouting soon. I love to recycle and  re-purpose, crazy up-cycles will abound. And here's where my true Gypsy Spirit comes into play. You will find a touch of magic with herbal lotions and potions and a multitude of other workings under the sun and moon.Thanks for stopping by my little urban homestead. I look forward to traveling the blogosphere to visit you. 






Special thanks to Vicki of 2 Bags Full for creating this awesome event for bloggers to unite.

2 Bags Full

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Broomsticks On The Bayou

 Well hello there. I see you have managed to get you hands on the invite that has been blowing around the Bayou and beyond. I'm Madame Ortiz your tour guide to some wicked New Orleans Fare. Grab your broomsticks and lets take a ride.
Those splendid souls Marfi & Anna are always throwing the most extravagant parties and extending invites to all. Keep your invite tight you will need it to visit New Orleans.
 We have arrived at our first destination. There are many shops here in the French Quarter ,this Voodoo shop belongs to my twin Gypsy Rose.
Ah it's nice to see new faces. Come on in and take a look around , may you find what your true heart need and desires.

Voodoo and spiritualism go hand in hand. May you wish to summon angels and saints to assist?Or maybe protect thyself with a cross talisman. Your welcome to light a candle and ask Zadkiel to calm the brewing storm within your heart and mind. Maybe a card  pull for a question you've be pondering?
Here's a sample of herbs and spices for a delicious meal or maybe to conjure up something more in the way of a spell. I have plenty more jars in the back if there is something specific you have in mind.
Ah yes down to the gris-gris. Feel free to choose what it is you need for what you wish to seek. Not quite sure what goes in?
Perhaps a pre-made Mojo is what is in order. You must whisper to me what it is for so I can send you with the right one before you leave out the door.
As for the Voodoo dolls they always fly right off the shelf, here's a kit so you can make it yourself. Lavender is good to work with so those workings can be purified and blessed.

Everyone around here has those plastic beads and let's not mention how they are aquiered why not adorn yourself with beautiful handmade necklaces which are truly charming.
Wish to purify before a ritual. These sage bundles are a magical herbal blend. The feather fan is perfect for spreading the cleansing smoke as your prepare your ritual space.
New tarot cards in order? It is a full hunters moon after all perfect time for divination and connecting to your spirit as well as others.
Speaking of spirits don't forget to take these Blessed Lucky 7 dimes to your next destination 1400 Washington Ave, New Orleans L.A. Lafayette Cemetery No.1.

It's time to pay respect and homage to our Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. Place your three x's and make your wish. Don't forget to leave your coins as a gift in exchange for your wish granted. Do you hear that drumming and humming? Don't look now but here slithers a snake with a smile in it's eyes. Here is were I must leave you wicked darlings I have many a party's to attend.







Friday, October 18, 2013

These boots are made for flying

 Thanks for flying over for a visit on this lovely Full Hunters Moon . The challenge is to alter a  shoe but I'm extremely partial to boots! These are  my boots that are worn regularly so they were altered in a way to be able to have them back to there original witchy state.


~ GYPSY SPIRIT ~



~ SEXY & HEXY ~

 I hope you enjoyed my wicked wear. I'm off to stir up some magik in the city tonight with my husband to celebrate our 11 year Wedding Anniversary. Crazy it falls on the full moon centered around relationships. I'll try not to party to hard or stay out to late, I have a feeling I may have more patrons than usual stopping by  my Voodoo Shop tomorrow. Won't you come and take a peek?





Special thanks to the hostess with the mostest Celia of Adventures of the Striped Stockings for creating the Altered Witch Shoe challenge.


Stop on by her blog and check out other awesome creative souls and their creations. Have a blessed Friday and a fun filled weekend.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Haunted Halloween Doll Challenge

Well hello there and welcome to Gypsy Spirit Rising. I'm Mexitali Rose here to weave a web of history for you. This story is short.....but not so sweet.


Little Miss Marie Antoinette sat quietly sipping her tea


along came a spider that decided to bite her, and the rest you know is history.


Poor Antoinette has lost her head


I think she's lovelier bitten and dead.


Thanks to Kim of tabithalenox.blogspot.com for hosting and creating the Haunted  Halloween Doll Challenge.

TabithaLenox Haunted Halloween Doll Challenge