Fire and water combine to raise mist off the land. Ahhh. I feel the elements so viscerally this Beltane morning.
I think about my Craft–my witchcraft, my magic. What is the purpose to which I put my magic? How best may I align with my path? What is the augury of this day?
This morning on the subway a Christian woman preached without pause, loudly proclaiming about sin and the devil. Grumble, grumble: I wanted to read my book. (Fantasy genre about the alliance of fire and water, creating magic in service of justice–ha! so appropriate!) Feeling annoyed, I changed cars when it became evident the subway preacher wasn’t getting off anytime soon.
Is there a message in this for me? Feeling my connection to all humans, even those who annoy me? Even to those who poison the earth in the name of profit?
That feels right, but there is more to the message.
Like many of us, I close myself to the All when feeling annoyed, angry, [insert emotion here]. I do this despite knowing better. Despite the teachings I have received over the years, and the teaching that I offer. I know how powerful I feel in my centered, authentic self. When I open to the All, how much energy passes through me and flows all around.
I am a conduit, a wand for Her energy. Be it in all conditions, says the augur.
I connect again to the sun raising the mist from the damp sidewalks. Feel life all around me. Find my steam and sustain it as gentle mist. The mist seeps in where harsh flame or pointed steam cannot enter. The mist reflects and radiates your brightness. And so I affect the world, channeling sustainability and sacredness.
Blessed Be!