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Positivi-Tea: Insights for a Magical Day - Summer - August 13, 2024




Join the Neuse River Witch for Positivi-Tea - a cuppa tea and a single card pull. Positivi-Tea: Insights for a Magical Day - Summer - August 13, 2024 Topics - Abundance, Playful, Activity Childhood, Playing outside, Positivity, Fit+ The Single Card Pull is a way to get started with your day. Take a deep breath and focus on the card. Listen to its references. See how those references fit into your world. What message can you take from this card and bring into your day? Pull that energy in and try to make this day the best it can be. Blessings, Rev. Renee Sosanna Olson Torchbearer & Keybearer - Covenant of Hekate Founder - Sanctuary of Hecate Brimo aka - Neuse River Witch This is deck, River Witch Oracle, is a look at the magic and symbolism of the rural southern United States. It pays homage and honors the life, blood and tears of those people whose sweat built this nation. It honors the indigenous people of the lands on which the Sanctuary of Hecate Brimo, the Catabwa and Lumbee Tribes as well as the unspeakable injustice, suffering and pain of African people, who were taken from their homes and enslaved to build this country. It looks to bring together and appreciate these cultures while looking directly in the face of these injustices with humility and reverence. #confessionofamodernwitch​ #neuseriverwitch​ #pagan​ #magic​ #witchcraft https://www.tiktok.com/@neuseriverwitch https://www.instagram.com/neuseriverwitch/ https://www.facebook.com/neuseriverwitch https://www.youtube.com/@NeuseRiverWitch?sub_confirmation=1

Positivi-Tea: Insights for a Magical Day - Turpentine - August 12, 2024




Join the Neuse River Witch for Positivi-Tea - a cuppa tea and a single card pull. Positivi-Tea: Insights for a Magical Day - Turpentine - August 12, 2024 Topics - Healing, Purification, Renewal Project 2025, Biblical Law, Healing, Positivity, Fit+ The Single Card Pull is a way to get started with your day. Take a deep breath and focus on the card. Listen to its references. See how those references fit into your world. What message can you take from this card and bring into your day? Pull that energy in and try to make this day the best it can be. Blessings, Rev. Renee Sosanna Olson Torchbearer & Keybearer - Covenant of Hekate Founder - Sanctuary of Hecate Brimo aka - Neuse River Witch This is deck, River Witch Oracle, is a look at the magic and symbolism of the rural southern United States. It pays homage and honors the life, blood and tears of those people whose sweat built this nation. It honors the indigenous people of the lands on which the Sanctuary of Hecate Brimo, the Catabwa and Lumbee Tribes as well as the unspeakable injustice, suffering and pain of African people, who were taken from their homes and enslaved to build this country. It looks to bring together and appreciate these cultures while looking directly in the face of these injustices with humility and reverence.
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The Gift of Reading

 Have you ever wondered if there are people who can see things that others cannot? People who can see injuries in the body or pain that others are in? These people are called photo readers and clairvoyants.

Photo readers can see injuries and pain in photos or other types of information. They can see the injuries as energy and often feel the person's pain or sometimes sense infidelity or deception.

 Clairvoyants are people who can see things that are not physically present. They can see people's auras and often see injuries and pain in the aura.

The concept of auras has been around for centuries. It is mentioned in many ancient cultures, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. In the Western world, the study of auras was popularized by the work of Rudolf Steiner, a German philosopher and educator.

Some people believe they can see auras naturally, while others believe it takes training to develop this ability. There are many different methods for seeing auras, but some of the most common include:

Meditation: Some people believe meditation can help open the third eye, the chakra associated with clairvoyance.

Crystal gazing: Gazing into a crystal ball is said to help to reveal the auras of people around you.

Kirlian photography: Kirlian photography is a technique that uses high-voltage electricity to create images of auras.

The colors of auras are associated with different aspects of a person's being. For example, red is often associated with physical energy, while blue is associated with spirituality. However, the interpretation of aura colors can vary depending on the individual. Some people believe that auras are an important part of our overall well-being. They believe that auras can help us to understand ourselves better and that they can also help us to connect with others on a deeper level.



I am a photo reader and clairvoyant, and my gift is connected to Hecate, the Greek goddess of magic and witchcraft. Hecate is also the goddess of knowledge and is said to be able to see things that others cannot. My gift is a manifestation of Hecate's gift of knowledge. I have even helped locate missing dogs.

I have seen injuries and pain in photos since my early 20s. I would often see injured people in photos and feel their pain. I didn't understand what was happening initially, but I learned I had a gift as I got older. I have used my gift to help people in many ways. I have helped people to find the medical care that they need, and I have also helped people to cope with their pain and suffering. My gift is a blessing, and I am grateful to use it to help others.

As people become more open to psychic abilities, there will be greater demand for photo readers and clairvoyants. Photo readers and clairvoyants will play a greater role in the medical field, helping doctors to diagnose illnesses and injuries.

Do you feel you have the gift?  What can you do to help improve?

  • Meditate regularly. Meditation can help open the third eye, the chakra associated with clairvoyance. There are many different types of meditation, so find one that works for you and stick with it.
  • Practice seeing auras with your eyes closed. This can help you to focus on the energy field around the person rather than the physical body.
  • Use crystals. Some people believe that crystals can help to enhance your ability to see auras. You can hold a crystal in your hand while you are meditating, or you can place it on the person's forehead.
  • Take classes or workshops. Many people offer classes or workshops on how to see auras. This can be a great way to learn from experienced practitioners and to get feedback on your own progress.
  • Be patient. It takes time and practice to develop the ability to see auras. Keep going even if you don't see anything at first. Just keep practicing, and you will eventually see results.

Here are some additional tips that may help you to improve your skill in seeing auras:

  • Pay attention to your intuition. Oftentimes, you may get a gut feeling or a sense that you are picking up on something. Pay attention to these feelings and see if you can identify them.
  • Be open-minded. It is important to be open to the possibility that auras exist. If you are skeptical, you will be less likely to be able to see them.
  • Trust yourself. If you think you see an aura, don't second-guess yourself. Just trust your intuition and go with it.

As a psychic, psychic readings, aura readings, and divination practices can be powerful tool for self-awareness, healing, and guidance. I have seen firsthand how these practices can help people to connect with their intuition, to understand their past, present, and future, and make better decisions.

I understand that not everyone is open to psychic abilities, but there is no harm in exploring these practices if you are curious. If you want to learn more about psychic readings, aura readings, and divination practices, please research on your own. There are many resources available online and in libraries. You can also talk to other people who have these abilities, and they can offer you some guidance.

Everyone has the potential to develop their psychic abilities. If you are open to the possibility, I encourage you to explore your own intuition and see what you can discover.
Thank you for reading!


Rev. Renee Sosanna Olson🔮
Keybearer to the Covenant of Hekate🗝
Founder of the Sanctuary of Hecate Brimo🔥
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️


What is an Oracle?

 

An oracle is a person or a place regarded as a source of divine knowledge or prophecy. In ancient times, oracles were highly respected figures who were believed to possess the ability to communicate with the gods or divine entities and provide guidance, predictions, or answers to questions posed by individuals or communities.

Oracles could be individuals with special abilities, such as priestesses or priests, who acted as intermediaries between the mortal realm and the divine realm. They would enter a state of trance or altered consciousness through various methods, such as inhaling fumes, chanting, or performing rituals, to receive divine messages and insight.

Oracle sites, such as the Oracle of Delphi in ancient Greece, were also places where people would seek divinatory guidance. These sites were often associated with a particular deity, and individuals would visit the site and pose their questions or seek guidance through rituals, offerings, or direct interaction with the designated oracle.

The information provided by oracles was considered sacred and highly influential in decision-making processes, such as matters of state, warfare, or personal affairs. The guidance of oracles was sought for a wide range of topics, including the outcome of battles, the success of ventures, or advice on personal matters.

Oracles played a significant role in ancient societies, and their pronouncements held great weight and influence. While the prominence of oracles has diminished in modern times, the concept of seeking guidance or divinatory insights from spiritual or intuitive sources still persists in various forms today.

I often call on Hecate before and during my readings. However, She is primarily known in Greek mythology as a goddess associated with magic, witchcraft, and the night, rather than specifically as an oracle. While she possessed knowledge of hidden things and was believed to have prophetic abilities, her role as an oracle is not as prominent as that of other deities, such as Apollo or the Pythia at the Oracle of Delphi.

However, Hecate was considered a powerful and mystical deity who could grant visions and insights into the future. As a goddess associated with the crossroads, liminal spaces, and transitions, she was believed to have knowledge of the hidden paths and could guide individuals through uncertain times.

Hecate's connection to prophecy and divination is often related to her role as a mistress of magic and the occult. She was sometimes invoked for guidance and assistance in receiving prophetic dreams, visions, or messages. Her association with witchcraft and mystical practices suggests that she may have been consulted for divinatory purposes by those seeking her wisdom and guidance.

While Hecate is not specifically identified as an oracle in the same way as other figures in Greek mythology, her powers and insights were recognized, and she played a significant role in the realm of magic, mysticism, and the hidden knowledge of the supernatural.

What do you think? Do you call on her powers for your readings? Do you work with her as a messenger goddess? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

Remember, stay present and mindful.
Rev. Renee Sosanna Olson
Keybearer to the CoH🗝
Founder of the Sanctuary of Hecate Brimo.🔥


Is Hecate Associated with Prophecy?

As a devotee of Hecate, I have often been asked, "Is Hecate associated with your readings"?

My reply is a resounding Yes! 

Hecate was associated with oracles and prophecy in Greek mythology. While she is primarily known as a goddess of magic, witchcraft, and the night, Hecate was also believed to have the ability to grant visions and prophetic insights.

Hecate was often invoked by individuals seeking guidance or foreknowledge of the future. She was considered a powerful intermediary between the mortal world and the realm of the divine, making her a suitable deity to approach for divination and prophecy. People would sometimes perform rituals or make offerings to Hecate in the hopes of receiving prophetic dreams, visions, or messages.

In addition, Hecate was sometimes portrayed as having knowledge of hidden or secret things and as a guide in the realms of the underworld. Her association with crossroads, liminal spaces, and transitions further enhanced her connection to prophecy, as these were considered gateways to receiving divine knowledge and insights into the future.



While Hecate's role in prophecy and oracles is not as prominent as some other Greek deities associated with these practices, such as Apollo or Hermes, she was still believed to possess the ability to bestow prophetic visions and wisdom upon those who sought her assistance.

For me personally, I believe that in connecting with her mysteries I have been able to "see" things that most people miss. From my card readings to my photo readings, I always pay homage to her power that allows me to see into these things. I often call upon her in the majority of my magical work. 

In ancient times, the practice of magic and spellcasting was associated with Hecate, the Greek goddess of witchcraft and magic. While specific spells from antiquity directly linked to Hecate may not be extensively documented, here are a few general examples of spell themes and practices associated with Hecate:

  • Protection Spells: Hecate was often invoked for protection, particularly at liminal spaces such as crossroads. Spells invoking Hecate for protection might include creating and placing protective charms or talismans, reciting incantations or prayers, or performing rituals at crossroads to ward off negative energies or spirits.
  • Divination and Prophecy: As a goddess associated with magic and the night, Hecate was believed to have the power to grant visions and insights into the future. Spells related to divination and prophecy could involve invoking Hecate's guidance and assistance through rituals, offerings, or meditation to receive prophetic dreams, visions, or messages.
  • Herbal Magic and Potions: Hecate was connected to the use of plants and herbs in magic and healing. Spells involving Hecate might include the preparation of potions, herbal infusions, or spell bags using specific plants associated with her, such as garlic, mandrake, or mugwort. These spells could be used for various purposes, including protection, healing, or enhancing magical abilities.
  • Transformation and Transmutation: Hecate was believed to possess the power of transformation and transmutation. Spells related to this aspect might involve invoking Hecate to aid in personal transformation, spiritual growth, or the transformation of objects or circumstances. These spells might include ritual gestures, spoken incantations, or the use of symbolic items representing the desired transformation.


It's important to note that the details and specific practices of ancient spells associated with Hecate have not been extensively preserved. The exact nature and methods of these spells would have varied across different time periods and locations. Additionally, the practice of ancient magic often relied heavily on oral transmission and personal knowledge, making it difficult to fully reconstruct ancient spells.

What do you think? Have you called upon her for your rites and rituals? Do you call her into your daily space? How do you connect with her and do you think she is involved in prophecy?  Feel free to leave your thoughts here in the comments.

Remember, stay present and mindful.
Rev. Renee Sosanna Olson
Keybearer to the CoH🗝
Founder of the Sanctuary of Hecate Brimo.🔥
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Daily Draw - The Survivor

 Daily Draw - The Survivor

This card comes with the message, "Things might not work out as planned, at least in the short term. Remember all you have endured and how resilient you have proven to be."


The Wild Goddess on this card is surrounded by her nature. The sun high in the clouds shines on her. The hawk and a doe are behind her watching and protecting her. She stands at the ready, accepting and driven to accomplish the next task. She is strong, knows her connection to the natural world will guide her through any challenges that are to come. She is not a victim, she is part of natural world and cannot be separated from it.

When we see the Survivor in a reading, we are being warned to prepare for change. Things will not work out the way we planned at the beginning. We need to focus on doing the right thing. Being strong and staying healthy. We have to face what is coming, there's no way to avoid it. There is a lesson to be learned and we have to ride it through before we can move past. With a positive mind and body, we will overcome this challenge.

What is happening your life right now that is putting you in this position? Is there health issues? Maybe finances or love woes? Stop avoiding the issue. Turn and face this challenge with your whole spirit. Until you do, it will drag on and on. The only way to move past this is to look it directly in the face, accept what is there and move on. Surviving is a step to thriving. Take a moment and focus, you can do this!

This card comes from the Wild Goddess Oracle by Amy Zerner and Monte Farber. If you're looking for a single reading or creating an ongoing advisory relationship, I do have a few slots available. Learn more at neuse river witch dot com shop at confessions of a modern witch dot com
Blessed Be
Sosanna
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Daily Draw - Witch

 Daily Draw - The Witch

The Witch card comes with the message, "Be aware of your reputation, your influence, and your power to create, preserve, or destroy. Powerful women are often misunderstood."


The Witch radiates power and majestic beauty. She sits, surrounded by the natural world with the full moon reflecting of water below in quiet contemplation, as she works her magic to contact those energies on other realms. In her hands she holds a crystal ball used for divination, much like the sister oracles before her. She understands how the natural world works and how it can be influenced to bend to her will. Her magic, begins with the knowledge of self and the strength to harness it.
When the Witch shows up in our draw we are reminded that all things are possible with knowledge. We must research what we are looking to accomplish and then understand, not only the how but also the why. We are the authority on this topic and should proceed as such. We may be judged by those around us that do not understand or who are jealous. To these people our success will seem effortless. Our rewards, endless. Our reputation gives us the power to create our own future and bring our desires to life.

Is there someone around you that looks up to you? Are you their teacher or trainer? Are you the authority on a topic and often called on for your opinion or to guide others? Is your place in the group that of nurturer or caretaker? Are there people dependent on your actions for their learning or care?

You are the sum of your experiences. Your past creates your path to the future, your knowledge and intuition creates the effort. Your poise and reputation are the external signs that will either attract or repel. It is your safeguard, your ward. You are the authority here, present yourself as such and you will succeed.

This card comes from the Wild Goddess Oracle by Amy Zerner and Monte Farber. If you're looking for a single reading or creating an ongoing advisory relationship, I do have a few slots available. Learn more at neuse river witch dot com or my shop website confessions of a modern witch dot com.
Blessed Be
Sosanna

Daily Draw - Falling In Love

 Draw - Falling In Love

Message - "The thorns of roses rip open the heart only for they petals to bleed into thy soul.
Key words - Losing Control, Connection, Partnership



This card shows us a snow covered lane lined with pines. Sitting on a white horse, we have a couple in love. Arms intertwined and in faces touching. They are the epitome of love. Our messages is telling us that though sometimes a source of pain, any we feel allows the love to combine more deeply within. To me this could be a mixed message, but lets go with it.

Thinking of our one true love, speaking specifically of romantic love, has their been pain? Of course there has. Perhaps when you're not together. Perhaps when you're having a disagreement. The differences we see within the one we are committed to should allows us to see many facets to their personality. Allowing us to appreciate our differences and perhaps embrace them. It brings us closer to them. It joins us, binds us together in an unbreakable bond that lasts for a lifetime.

What's happening in your life right now that this message is speaking to? Have you started a new relationship? Is your current relationship rocky? Are you having doubts? Remember love is two ways. Simply because you love someone does not mean they will love you back. The most important love is self love. Self protection and self worth are the tools you need to be a happy, successfully adapted individual. Love is the icing on the cake. No one, regardless of their claim of love should make you feel less than, sad, or unworthy. Take some time today to a recount your love. See if it fits the bill of a happy, caring and nurturing relationship.

You are worth it.

This card comes from the Seasons of the Witch Yule Oracle by Lorriane Anderson & Juliet Diaz. Illustrated by Giada Rose. If you're looking for a single reading or creating an ongoing advisory relationship, I do have a few slots available. Learn more at neuse river witch dot com or confessions of a modern witch dot com.
Blessings
Sosanna
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Daily Draw - Family

 Draw: Family

Message: "They love is present in the presence of thee. A comforting veil that warms the heart and hugs the soul.
Key words: Support, Roots, Tradition


This card features a family walking outdoors in a snow covered forest. Arm in arm, expressing love for each other. The taller of the two holds a small child. The message accompanying this card reminds of the love two people can share. The commitment and dedication to be together to love, honor and cherish. This card shows romantic love as well as familial love. It expresses the desire to be with someone (or someones) who can bring out the best in your and make your relationship complete.

It represents the love of a parent to child. Reminding us of the warm protective love that we often associate with a parental figure. Be that figure an auntie or a godparent. This love is what we share with our children. We want the best for them and do what we can give them safe harbor. This is what we think of when the holidays roll around. Either our desire to return to that love or our sorrow at not having that in our lives.

When we see this card in our draw it reminds us that there is love out there for us. It may change shapes or forms. It may come from neighbors, friends or strangers. It reminds us that everyone deserves this love and we should take some time to acknowledge that love and maybe even return it.

What's happening in your life today that this card, the family card is presenting itself to you? Reach out, if you feel you can do so safely and welcome that love into your day. Share that love with all you can. We are all children of the cosmos making us all and extended family.

This card comes from the Seasons of the Witch Yule Oracle by Lorriane Anderson & Juliet Diaz. Illustrated by Giada Rose. If you're looking for a single reading or creating an ongoing advisory relationship, I do have a few slots available. Learn more at neuse river witch dot com or confessions of a modern witch dot com.
Blessings
Sosanna
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