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- Spiritual Growth and Development
Tools, tips, and information to aid you in your spiritual growth and development. Angels, spirit guides, ghosts, haunting, spiritual protection, meditation, visualization, psychic development, tarot, scrying, divination, wicca, witchcraft, mediumship, spirit communication, dream interpretation, and more.
- Crafting Magickally Column
Welcome to our new monthly column at Wings for the Spirit - Crafting Magickally! We're just getting started, but each month we will be featuring a fun "magickal" craft project you can do at home. They will ALL be items you can use in your daily spiritual practices, which makes them not only fun, but useful!
- Spiritual Growth and Development Articles
Articles on Spiritual Growth and Development, and miscellaneous spiritual topics.
- Understanding Spirituality: Are You Spiritually Connected?
Spirituality lies beyond the material world of proof, beyond what can be measured or counted. It is made up of the inner life, the realm of belief, mystery, and faith. And yet for all the mystery that surrounds it, spirituality is vital to our well-being. It is the foundation of our most closely held values, the seat of our trust and hope. Spirituality brings purpose and meaning to life, and as we develop it we grow in wisdom and love.
- Spiritual Crisis: Breakdown or Breakthrough?
A few months ago, I received a desperate email from a member who thought she was experiencing a nervous breakdown. She was freaking out, weeping, feeling hopeless and confused.
- Self-Hypnosis: What It Is and How to Do It
Contrary to what most people think, hypnosis is not something that is done to you. And all hypnosis is actually self hypnosis. In the end, it is you who induces the hypnotic state. Once in a hypnotic state, you can use tools such as visualization and imagery to reprogram the subconscious mind. And with a persistent effort, we can actually diminish emotional responses, pain, old beliefs and memories which are no longer appropriate in your lives.
- Spiritual and Physical Energy: Finding Balance
How much energy do you spend each day on physical activities? How much energy is consumed each day with spiritual concerns? The body and the spirit rely on each other for support; one suffers if the other is neglected. Finding the right balance between physical energy and spiritual energy is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Metaphysical Denial is Curable
“But I don’t get the information you do, Helene,” exclaimed frustrated Michael. I looked at him and replied, “Michael I think that you are suffering from MD, Metaphysical Denial.” His smile let me know that he knew what I was talking about. Michael was intuitive but he was discounting or not trusting the information he received.
- Lucid Dreaming Techniques
Have you ever experienced a dream whose results you could determine, and where you could do anything at will? Then perhaps you were able to have a "lucid dream," which occurs when you know that you are dreaming, and can thus manipulate your dream to suit your needs.
- Simple Tips for Increasing Your Psychic Awareness
In my psychic development course, I focus mainly on mental exercises and meditation techniques which quickly help to increase psychic abilities. The following article outlines some simple and practical ideas which will help to increase your intuitive abilities as well as nurture your spiritual self.
- Trusting Your Intuition
Are you aware of your inner voice? Do you pay attention to it? I’m not talking about the one who puts you down by the way! I’m talking about the one that softly whispers ideas and suggestions to you – the kind that the other voice might shout down, crying “Are you mad?
- Incense, Herbs and Oils to Increase Psychic Awareness
If you are interested in increasing your psychic abilities and strengthening your spiritual power the following list of herbs, incense and essential oils will prove to be useful. Some of these items may also provide prophetic dreams and heightened awareness. Others help to improve metal clarity and strengthen your spiritual energy.
- The Roles of Destiny and Free Will
People frequently write to me and ask how they can tell what their "destiny" is. They have a fleeting feeling that they are not doing what they are meant to do on this earth, yet they have no clues what they really should be doing. Is there such a thing as destiny? Or do we each have Free Will?
- Divine Guidance in Everyday Life
There are many "angels" on earth - people who devote their lives to helping others in some way. However, there are also those of us who are just average, everyday people that can be used to intervene in another person's life. Sometimes we are completely unaware that this is happening, and other times we become aware of it in a powerful way. I would like to share a personal story that demonstrates this.
- Strengthening Your Intuition
Have you ever had a really bad feeling about someone or something, and later you learned that you were right to feel that way? Maybe it was someone you met and for some reason they gave you the creeps, and they later demonstrated their "creepiness." Or one evening you got a feeling that you should take an alternate route home and ended up avoiding a serious accident.
- Spiritual Crisis: Dark Night of the Soul
Have you been struggling alot lately? Feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, depressed, hopeless, confused? Have you been having health issues like flus, colds, headaches, and restlessness? Are you having relationship difficulties, and everything seems to be going wrong no matter what you do? Are you having strange, vivid dreams that you can't remember much of the next morning? You are not alone.
- The Incredible Power of Prayer
During moments of helplessness, there is always one thing that can be done to make us feel more purposeful: pray. Contrary to traditional prayer poses, we don't have to spend hours on our knees with hands steepled before us. Prayer can actually be a wonderful, calming, energizing, yet comfortable activity.
- The Truth About Soulmates
I get so many letters from people who want to find their soulmates. They are lonely, afraid, tired of being single, tired of the dating scene. Some of them are in unhappy relationships and know that their current partner is not their soulmate. But how do you find your true soulmate in this big, crowded world? Before you gather a search party and head out the door, you might want to consider a few things.
- Spiritual FAQ: Spiritual Guidance
Spiritual growth and development can be a tricky process. On this page I will be answering your questions about spirituality, spiritual growth, angels, spirit guides, ghosts, spirits, various spiritual paths, divination techniques, or anything else you want to ask me.
- Is it a Spirit Guide or Ghost?
Sometimes when I meditate I feel a light touch on my arm. Like someone is trying to get my attention. Is it a ghost in my house or my spirit guide?
- Colors and Psychic Ability
I laid down to go to sleep. No more than a couple of seconds later I felt a lovely sensation go through my body. My eyes were closed. I then saw what I called a screen. The colours red, blue yellow and green were converging toward the middle of the screen, as if they were paint being spilled toward the center from all sides. Can you tell me anything about colours and psychic ability?
- Spiritual Sensitivity: I Can't Turn it Off!
I have in the past occasionally heard voices (which I have never denied). I've always had strong intuition about people and places and I dream a lot. In the last few months I have been overwhelmed. I am over stimulated in social situations to the point on certain days I don't want to leave the house or talk to anyone. I bought a book about being sensitive. I thought maybe that would help, but I couldn't read the book. I experienced everything described in that book plus more.
- Understanding Premonitions
Over the last few years, I have begun to see premonitions, mainly while asleep, sometimes while awake and with the person affected. The premonitions (mainly those when asleep) tend to be upsetting, major events within the world or with people closer to home. They can occur months before the event or simply days before hand. What I need to ask though, is how to 'fine tune' them. I tend to recall many details, but sometimes do not know the country, time of the event, etc.
- Spiritualism Questions
I was looking at your site because my friend sparked my interest in spirtiualism. and i was curious about some things. Well ever since my grandfather passed on I was never able to let him go, and my uncle tells me that a good way to let go is to talk and believe that he has really made it to a better place is this true? Another thing is is it possible to be a christian and a spiritualist? Because i have heard from many people that you can only be one or the other.
- Meditation Tips for Beginners
I am a strong believer in keeping things simple. Meditation, for many, seems so complex and daunting that they don't know
where to start. I always say, 'Just close your eyes – there, you've started.' Another issue many people have when beginning to meditate is that incessant 'mind chatter'. There is nothing more aggravating than sitting there trying to quiet the mind and millions of thoughts keep popping in.
- Creative Visualization
Visualization is the process of generating images in your mind. Children are naturally proficient in this skill, but often, societal conditioning and lack of use result in the loss of the ability as we grow into adulthood. But it is a very handy skill to have! With some practice, you can reclaim this natural ability, and use it to help create the life you really want.
- Spiritual Protection Techniques
Negativity in any form can be damaging to the human energy field (aura). Fear, anger, depression, negative people/places, arguments and more actually create negative energy that can cling to you or build up in your home and cause problems over time. Spiritual cleansings are very important, for yourself and your home. I recommend they be done at least every few months, more if you find yourself feeling stressed or fatigued.
- Working With Angels and Spirit Guides
There are subtle differences between angels and spirit guides, and sometimes their duties and characteristics may overlap. Some people may be more comfortable referring to all of their guides as
Angels, whereas some prefer to discern between the two types of spiritual helpers. The main thing to remember is that both beings are here to help guide us and make our earthly experience as meaningful and efficient as possible.
- Developing Your Psychic Abilities
People frequently ask how they can "become psychic" or develop what psychic abilities they have. Here's the good news: we are ALL already psychic! Some of us are more naturally developed, but each of us can work on developing our psychic abilities further. First here's a brief explanation of the types of psychic ability.
- Ghosts, Spirits and Hauntings
What is a ghost, exactly? Do they even exist? Or are they figments of the imagination? Good questions! I can answer only from my personal experience over the past 30+ years. Someone who has had different experiences than I have, would undoubtedly have different answers and beliefs regarding the spirit realm.
- True Ghost Story: Haunted Childhood
The first supernatural encounter I can remember was when I was approximately seven years old. My brother (who was two and a half years younger than I) and I were in the bedroom we shared. He was looking at a comic book and had his back to me, and I was working with my toy looming set. Suddenly I saw something out of the corner of my eye, and looked up to see one of my brother's toy trucks literally hanging in the air, about four feet off the floor.
- True Ghost Story: Home Sweet Haunted Home
The house we live in was built in 1870. At that time, it was a single-family house, but around 1920 it was converted into four apartments. We now rent one of the upstairs apartments. Our landlords bought this house about 12 years ago, shortly after getting married. They've tried learning more of the history of this house, and the people who lived here, but they were told by City Hall that there was a big fire in the 1950's, and a lot of records were destroyed.
- Lightworkers
Lightworkers are those who volunteered, before birth, to help the planet and its population heal from the effects of fear. Each lightworker is here for a sacred purpose. Very often, however, life on earth with its material focus creates a form of amnesia in lightworkers. They then forget their divine and perfect identities, and also their abilities to miraculously help the earth and all living creatures. When lightworkers forget their true identity and purpose, they feel lost and afraid.
- Tarot for Beginners
Tarot is an ancient system of symbols that has been used for many centuries. The symbols all correspond to specific characteristics of our conscious and unconscious minds, as well as specific phases of our lives (or sometimes they refer to key people in our lives). Tarot is a great tool we can use to gain guidance and insight into ourselves, our lives, and our personal growth.
- Tarot Reversals
Tarot reversals are when some cards in the spread come out upside down. You are not obligated to use reversed cards in your readings, and if you prefer not to, simply keep all your cards facing in the same direction when you shuffle. However, many readers feel that reversed cards provide a much richer reading because of the multitude of possible interpretations they can bring.
- Sample Tarot Readings
Tarot relies heavily on symbols and the previously assigned meanings of individual cards. However, your intuition will come strongly into play also. The easiest way to learn the card meanings is to memorize them, and then keep using them daily so the symbols will remain fresh in your memory. As you get more familiar with your deck and do many readings, you will notice that your intuition speaks to you. You will have a feeling that a certain card reveals something other than what the "known" meaning typically is.
- Scrying and Divination Techniques
Scrying is something I bet you've done without even realizing it - the beginning part of it anyway. How many times have you watched the clouds drifting by in the sky, seeing faces and shapes in them? Have you ever stared blankly at a wall, ceiling, or floor and seen faces and shapes move across them?
- Spiritualism Basics
Spiritualism is the science, philosophy and religion of continuous life. We believe in Infinite Intelligence. We believe that the phenomena of nature, both physical and spiritual, are the expression of Infinite Intelligence. We affirm that a correct understanding of such expression, and living in accordance therewith, constitute true religion.
- Mediumship and Spirit Communication
Mediumship is the ability to sense Spirit (most often those who have lived on earth before, but this includes Spirit Guides/Angels too), and decipher the messages they wish to share with us. This is not always an easy thing to do, but it is an ability that we all have. Some are born with this ability already fully developed, while others have to work at it some.
- Wicca and Witchcraft Articles
Articles on Wicca, witchcraft, spellcasting, spells, power of intention, herbs, oils, crystals, incantations, and more.
- Wicca for Beginners
Wicca is an earth-based religion, which means that we honor and respect life in all of its forms, and the earth herself. We celebrate the changing of the seasons, and yes, we perform rituals and spells. But there are no sacrifices at these rituals. Rather, we give offerings to Goddess and God, of bread, cheese, fruit, flowers or herbs, wine or juice. We light candles and incense, we pray and meditate, and we raise energy.
- Thirteen Goals of a Witch
Thirteen Goals of a Witch: Know Yourself...Know Your Craft...
Learn...Apply knowledge with wisdom...
- The Wiccan Rede
Bide the Wiccan Laws we must, In Perfect Love And Perfect Trust. Live and let live, Fairly take and fairly give...
- Cast a Circle of Energy: Wicca and Witchcraft
To cast a circle of energy, be sure first that you have all of your supplies for the spell or ritual inside the area of the circle. Some witches use a wand to cast the circle. A natural material is usually best, but it's up to you. With the casting of this circle, I invite Goddess and God to my spell/ritual and ask that I be protected from all negative influences. I ask that ONLY spirits of the Light be allowed to attend, and that only POSITIVE energies be allowed to participate.
- Sample Altar Layout: Wicca and Witchcraft
You can use just about anything for your altar, although many Wiccans believe it's best to stick with a natural material, like oak or stone (if it's outside). Some people are very particular as to what their altar is made of, but I tend to think that it doesn't matter too much. It's the energy you put into your altar that's most important.
- Wiccan Sabbats: Wicca and Witchcraft
Wiccans celebrate eight holidays, called Sabbats. These Sabbats are all rich in symbolism, and you can see that Wiccans are very much connected with the Earth, the changing of the seasons, and the cycles of life. We honor each phase of Nature, and life.
- Full Moon Esbats: Wicca and Witchcraft
The Moon holds great importance for Wiccans. First of all, it is a symbol of the Goddess, but we are also acutely aware of the effects the moon has on Nature, and on ourselves. Many Wiccans perform spells and rituals according to the current phase of the moon.
- Sample Spells Wicca and Witchcraft
A spell is an intent that you put out to the Universe,
with a specific outcome in mind. Here you will find some simple spells to add to your Book of Shadows.
- Healing Spell: Wicca and Witchcraft
Use this spell to bring emotional or physcial healing to yourself (or another - with their permission).
- Weight Loss Spell: Wicca and Witchcraft
On the first night of the waning moon, cast a circle and light a white candle...Take a red candle and carve this rune on it several times.
- Inner Beauty Spell: Wicca and Witchcraft
What makes a person truly beautiful is when they glow with an inner light, when their spirit shines through the physical. This
spell will help you to release your own true beauty.
- Locate Lost Object Spell: Wicca and Witchcraft
Anoint a yellow candle with lemongrass oil. Light the candle and some jasmine incense. Then close your eyes, and focus your attention on your third-eye area (center of forehead). Be open to any impressions you receive as to where your object may be.
- House Clearing Spell: Wicca and Witchcraft
Negative energy can often linger in a dwelling, causing all kinds of
problems, from fatigue to appliance failure. First clean your home physically, getting it as uncluttered as possible, especially in the corners. Sweep or vacuum the floors, removing all dust and dirt.
- Simple Money Spell: Wicca and Witchcraft
Take a quarter and anoint it with patchouly or cinnamon oil. Charge it by holding it between your palms and visualizing powerful energy flowing into it, turning it into a magnet for abundance.
- Soulmate Spell: Wicca and Witchcraft
This spell is designed to help draw your soulmate to you, your true soulmate. It may take some time for it to work, so be patient. You will need: one pink taper candle, and one white taper candle. Lavender oil and Rose or Vanilla incense.
- Blessing Spell: Wicca and Witchcraft
Remember that the universe rewards generosity! Use this spell to help bless others in times of personal abundance. As this money has come to me, may it now flow to thee.
- Beginner's Guide to Witchcraft
When you think of witchcraft, you probably envision old, ugly, wart-ridden women dressed in black robes, hovering over a cauldron containing a mysterious, bubbling concoction and chanting in a strange tongue. Or perhaps you would more quickly think of the recent Hollywood images of witches - sexy teens in gothic garb and black lipstick, sporting massive silver pentacles and obnoxious attitudes.
- Casting a Circle of Energy for Magickal Work
Casting a circle of energy is a good idea when undertaking any spiritual or magickal work. The circle serves two purposes: first, it creates a sacred space between the physical and spiritual worlds that allows you to harness the power of both; and secondly, it creates a barrier of protective energy that will keep out negative energies and entities.
- How to Perform a Witchcraft Spell
A witchcraft spell is an organized ritual that directs your energy and intention toward the formation of a specific outcome. Colored candles, scented incense, herbs, crystals, and spoken words are all geared to lend energy and power to the spell. While these tools can be helpful in encouraging the right mindset and atmosphere for a successful outcome, they are not always necessary to perform a spell.
- Using Herbs in Witchcraft Spells
Herbs can be a wonderful addition to any spell or magickal working. By nature, most herbs have certain properties that will help enhance the outcome of your intention. While it isn’t always necessary to use specific herbs in your witchcraft spells, sprinkling a small pinch of corresponding herbs into the candle flame can lend more power to your spell.
- Choosing Candle Colors for Witchcraft Spells
When performing a witchcraft spell, you will typically want to choose a candle color that corresponds with your intention. Colors carry certain vibrations, which can help lend more power to your spell. Following are some candle color correspondences that you can use in your own spells and magickal workings.
- Using the Right Incense for Your Witchcraft Spell
Scented incense can be a great addition to any witchcraft spell or magickal work you perform. If possible, you will want to choose the right scent to add more power to your spell. Following are some common incense scents, and what types of spells they can be used for.
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