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Update from the Sanctuary of Hecate Brimo


To our community and friends,

Thankfully, we are currently safe from the most severe impacts of Hurricane Helene. However, we remain vigilant as floodwaters may still affect us downstream. At this moment, our thoughts are with those facing immediate distress.

In response to the crisis, I invite you to light a candle and join me in a prayer to Hecate, calling upon her manifold strengths to guide and protect us during these trying times. Afterward, let's channel our energies into tangible actions: consider donating, assisting neighbors, and engaging actively in the recovery efforts.

As our planet faces increasing challenges from a changing climate, events like these may become more frequent. Let's stand together not only in response but in proactive care and community resilience.

May her torches guide us.

Blessings

Rev. Renee Sosanna Olson

Torchbearer & Keybearer - Covenant of Hekate

Founder - Sanctuary of Hecate Brimo


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Prayer to Hecate in the Wake of Devastation

Hail Hecate, Mother of the Universe, Creator of Light, Keeper of the Heavens, Earth, and Sea,

Hecate Soteira, our Savior, deliver us from despair, as the floods ravage our homes and spirits. Watch over the lost and the weary, grant them your protection and the strength to rebuild. Bless the first responders and all offering aid with the clarity and courage of your light.

We call upon you, Hecate Phylakē, Guardian, as we stand amidst the ruins wrought by Hurricane Helene. With your torches high, guide us through the night that has descended upon our lands.

Hecate Enodia, Lady of the Paths, guide our steps as we navigate these broken roads. Lead us with your wisdom, and show us the roads to recovery and renewal. Illuminate our choices, that we may see the way forward, not with fear, but with hope.

With every step, may your guidance shape our journey, and may your keys unlock transformational healing.

Hecate Chthonia, as we mourn what the earth has claimed, help us to accept the cycles of nature and the lessons they bear.

May your torches light our darkest hours, and your wisdom guide our hearts.

Hecate Alexeatis, Averter of Evil, bring calm to our chaos, and help us to rebuild stronger and wiser.

For the crossroads you guard are not just of paths in our lives but of hearts and destinies. In your many forms, bring us the courage to choose the road that leads to recovery and resilience.

Hail Hecate, Bringer of Wisdom, embrace us with your guidance and foresight. May our prayers reach your ears, and may our actions reflect your illuminated path.

Blessed be.

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A Witch's View - Cliffs of the Neuse

Back when the flooding came in I took some photos and videos around the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park.  I looked back over my blog and I neglected to share those.  So here are a few photos and videos from that time.


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Witchy Wednesday - Bringing the Magic Back to BaubleSmith

A little over 7 months ago a hurricane came thought and flooded a large portion of Eastern North Carolina.  My little corner of the world was included in the area.  We were luckier than most in that we only lost our vardo and our ability to vend for the next year.  Heartbreaking as it is so many people were in a much more harsh situation than we were/are in.  The water in the river is still very high and at this point we still have water on our property.  But at least we can stay on our property. Some cannot even return to their homes.

When our business sailed down the river, hubby and I discussed the best way to move forward and we thought about changing direction in our business and trying to become more mainstream vs. our direct Pagan/Witchy direction.  We revamped the website and I started marketing.  We have found that no matter how hard I try, I tend to sprinkle magic in here and there. Examples include - Hubby wants to make bath salts, I go off on a tangent about how wonderful that is and how we should do ritual bath soaks with ones for Samhain, Yule .... you get the picture.

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Next he wants to make resin bracelets.  My eyes glaze over as I start recommending pentacles and ravens and you see where I'm going.

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As we tried to make our more mainstream, the magic found its way in. As we rebuild from this devastation and it could be up to 3 years before the buyouts are completed by the state, We sit here trying to understand where we're going and what we're going to be doing while we wait for the uncertainty that is dealing with governmental agencies. All we can do is keep the magic flowing and direct our energies towards making life at this place better while we are here.

I'm beginning to pick up my clay again.  I may have some new items showing up in the shop soon. I've created some goddess pieces that I can't wait to share with you.  I have also added some candles back to the shop. These were always wonderful additions and I know that they will continue to help bring light to those who need it.

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So today, I'm waiting.  I'm watching. I'm spelling. Directing the forces of nature and the powers of the elements to guide this process to an end. I hear three years but, I long for 3 weeks.

So mote it be.

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Witchy Wednesday - Water Magic

As many of you know last year we lost our business due to Hurricane Matthew.  We re-branded and even though we can't attend the festivals as we normally would like to due to the loss of our Vardo, we are still making our jewelry and selling online.  This past weekend was the kick off to festival season and many of our friends attended Festival of Legends this past weekend and will be attending Mayfaire next weekend.  Ironically, we had another run in with the river this week.  There wasn't a huge amount of rain all at one time yet the Neuse decided that we needed to see her power again.




As I sit typing this my videos of the swollen river are uploading to YouTube.  I'm reminded of the chants from last year, "Water is life" and here I am realizing that it is also death.  Water plays a huge role in magic. Water can be used in spells for love, friendship, healing, sleep and fertility. The Chalice is often used to represent water on the pagan altar. I draw upon the element of water often in my spell work. As a Piscean, water is near and dear to my heart.  I have a healthy respect for water and after two near drowning experiences I tend to keep my distance, while always offering her respect.

I embraced her completely in this tarot card project I worked on where I represented the Star card.

The Star - Female Mystique Tarot



Many of the stones I work with in my wire weaving also represent water. Some of those stones are Amethyst, Aquamarine, Azurite, Celestite, Chrysocolla, Coral, Mother-of-pearl, Lapis lazuli, Lepidolite, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue and Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire, Selenite, and Sodalite.  As we were walking the property to survey the damage I found a few river rocks that I plan to use in my jewelry.  I plan to call upon the river energy to bless and protect the stones (and the wearer).  I will have these up in on the site soon.  I can't wait to share them with you.






I'll end with a few photos from the flooding we're having now.

This is the far side of the property.  There shouldn't be water here.

Photo Credit Renee Sosanna Olson
 I turned around to take a photo of the house so you can see how close the water is to the house. It is about 100 feet from us on the side.  The tree line behind the house obscures the view so I couldn't show you that.  It is about 25 feed behind the house right now.
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 This is the boat ramp downtown Seven Springs. The river has taken over the bank and part of the parking lot.

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 This is the Main Street bridge.  Still in the boat ramp parking lot.  You can't see the part where you back your boat trailer up to put the boat in the water.

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 Next we stop at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park.  This is the overlook shot.  I take a lot of pictures here.  It doesn't really show the impact of the flood water, but it was a beautiful shot.

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 More of the Neuse River.
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Respect the water energy, she brings life and death.

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