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Before we dive into the cauldron with Cerridwen, she warned me there were gates to pass through to reach her. The keys to the gates made their way to me through dream time meetings with this Goddess. These keys are to gates that are owned, not by Cerridwen, but by each of us. They are heavily guarded by energetic forces that we possess: fear, disconnection, and uncertainty. I am going to share how we get past these gatekeepers of our own creation in preparation for the reclamation of your Witch’s Spark with Cerridwen.
Between Habit and Intention
The spirit of renewal and the Witch’s Spark is a type of soul doctrine, between the Witch and the Universe, whereby the Witch is guided purposefully forward into the next season. What lives between habit and intention is the difference between kindling the spark of renewal within and fanning the flames to clear the path before us. Just as a spark and a flame are connected in essence, the three keys to the gates leading to the Witch’s Spark are too. All three keys have three additional aspects that they work on and will remove the gatekeepers of disconnection, uncertainty, and fear.
Key #1 ~ Movement
Movement removes the gatekeeper of disconnection. There are different kinds of movement here and they are associated with three aspects:
- The Body
- The Mind
- The Magic
The equation is connecting all three. This key has taught me that if I cannot connect with my own self/body, how am I connecting with others or with my magic? (Hint: not well!). Moving the body outdoors for a change of scenery, moving the body physically if able, or even moving (safely) within proximity to others allows us to experience this world as it is, pick up on energetic shifts, and feel into the body deeply. We can find where we are holding stress, fear, anxiety, and other sources of friction. This can be the connection to the mind. How can we transform and transcend this friction into a spark that guides and connects us to our purpose- to our intention? How can we use this energy and intention to fan the flames of renewal in our magic?
Key #2 ~ Meditation
Meditation removes the gatekeeper of uncertainty. Meditation allows a deeper discipline that reinforces connection. There are many types or subsections of meditation, from mindfulness to shamanic journeys, but here again we are looking to connect the three aspects:
- The Body
- The Mind
- The Magic
Through meditation we can tap into our ability to control the monkey mind and enhance our ability to focus. Meditation is a key that opens the gate to deeper connections with the body (including the ability to heal), the ability to deeply focus the mind, and transform our magic through connecting with energy at a causal level versus effect level. When we utilize this key, we are signaling that we are ready to fan the flames of our purpose, passion, and magic.
Key #3 ~ Magic
Magic is the final key to the final gate, and it removes the gatekeeper of fear. Once again, we can view this key through three aspects:
- The Body
- The Mind
- The Magic
We each have an ability, a unique magic that sets us apart from everyone else. This key beckons to us to re-member – to put back together that which has been forgotten or hidden away. The magic of our sexuality and sensuality is only one example of magic that lies within the body. The ability to connect with plants for healing is another.
The magic of the mind is the ability to transmute or change our perception, our consciousness, and deeply think about how we are using our magic.
Are we using it only defensively? Are we only doing magic that is habitual? How are we practicing the actual magic or witchcraft? Is it a practice or is it only when we need something? The magic (of magic) is that the only boundaries are the ones we place upon it. The moment we signal that we are leaving habit, that we are intentionally re-membering that which is unique to us, the inner Witch’s Spark is set ablaze. Renewal has begun and her Doctrine of the Season is signed.
May your spark light up the sky when you rise from the Cauldron,
Kaycee
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