Awake with Charm and Spirit

Adorned in Reds: The Front Garden of Goth

2012-01-18T05:12:00.000-08:00

A M A R A N T H U S
This year..the front garden was also adorned in dramatic reds..
Victorian Flair..dangling tassels of Amaranthus aka "Love Lies Bleeding".

If you have visited me in the past..you know by now ..my deep love for these floral creatures!
They are dramatic..gothic..and unique!

This was one of my favorite sights to behold this year..how about all of you?
Did you have any favorite Garden Moments this summer?
Anything new you tried that you love? or old favorites you put somewhere new?

A Garden of reds..

Amaranthus alongside...the forever blooming Pink Mandevilla in urn.

Crimson Rambler and Morning Glory Vine climbing the stone walls like poetry

And of course..also in the back Herb Garden..
there is always Amaranthus....

Reds in the garden are Potent
*

Reds embody

Strength

Passion

Love, Romance

Expression,
In the Garden they create Visual Drama
Red is the Color of Life-force and Energy
Red is grounding and stabilizing

Hope you enjoyed a Garden of reds..

Any dreams for next

summer's Garden?

Mine will have amaranthus always..

Victoria

AWAKE WITH CHARM AND SPIRIT

I also want to say a special thankyou to Debra

from ..She Who Seeks

who gave me an award last week

http://shewhoseeks.blogspot.com/2012/01/liebster-blog-award.html

THANKYOU for your kind and generous spirit.

Creatures of Magic: Winter's Realm of Souls

2012-01-08T10:44:00.000-08:00

Winter Spirits

roam the snowy landscape!

I love these beautiful souls..

They each Carry their own

Unique Magic, Beauty and Gifts!

Gentle Souls

Beautiful and peaceful..

RED SQUIRREL

( always spies on me in the window!)

BABY BLACK SQUIRREL

GREY SQUIRREL

Beautiful birds..most magical of all..

Do you hear the messages they whisper ?

Every animal and creature carries special magic for you..

Nuthatch Spirit

Winter's heart is full of enchantment...

Open your heart to Winter's Realm

and the Creatures of magic

They are wise

and beautiful and a gift.

Have you seen any of Winter's magical creatures?

Sunflower Skulls and the New Sun of Solstice

2011-12-20T08:59:00.000-08:00

The Magical Labyrinth of the Sun

A creational portal of new worlds..

The Sun's Magic Living inside each seed

The Sun Is newly coming to life

Once again...

The Winter Solstice

is a celebration of the Sun

I love the powerful emblem of the Sunflower

as a Symbol of the Sun

and it's Fire , it's Energy and it's essence of Creation

The magical spell of Winter falls upon every living thing

and like a cloak or cocoon

of Transformation

it is re-igniting Life

Fall inside the Mists

of Winter Solstice

there you will begin again

and become New

Like the Sun

awakening to a new world

Happy Winter Solstice everyone..

For more Winter Solstice Tributes

visit:

Autumn's Color-Feast

2011-11-15T15:01:00.000-08:00

The past months of Autum have given me

a gorgeous color-feast!

I love to gather random beauty as a visual meditation...

all beautiful flowers and plants..colors and stems

to be used for special reasons..

A Decadent maple leaf in red

and a single spire of purple speedwell

The fairies gather here!

Blue Morning Glory

Green beans

and lavender

Autumn Beauty and Harvests

Red spirals of amaranthus peek beneath blues and purples

Sage and lavender

some dried for Teas and Magical- Blends

Potpourri

Herb and Smudge bundles

and some used for

things like..natural shampoo.

( rosemary and sage work well for my dark hair)

I have enjoyed Autumn's Color Feast...

soon things will transform again

into Winter's spell

I shall miss fresh lavender tea

and soft sage leaves

And it is not a summer

unless there are Blue Morning Glories..

Hope you enjoyed the magical color-feast

of Autumn

Victoria

In Honor of Remembrance Day

2011-11-11T04:53:00.000-08:00

(click to enlarge)

Thinking of all those all over the world , in every country

who lost their lives.

In Canada it is a Time of Silence.

Meditations of Nature: Open your Heart

2011-11-01T09:46:00.000-07:00

Wishing you All a Magical Season

Happy November kindreds

Thanks for visiting..

Victoria

Autumn's Transformative Magic

2011-09-13T07:51:00.000-07:00

Autumn's Essence

brings Transformative magic

Creational Energies

are sparking to life

New changes of the season's spirit

are moving

From Summer's Light

to Autumn's Amber Flame

The Flowers begin to transform

and create future seedlings and pods

The earth begins to prepare

the dust of sleep

The Trees

touch the Sky with colorful poems

they sing aloud till their song must die

Autumn's Energy

brings many symbolic powers and gifts

The Gift

to Become

and shift like the rainbow

The Power to Fall

and to Let Go

The Wisdom

of New Kingdoms

that will Birth in the Spring

the Knowledge that

all things must shift and change

so that new worlds

Can Become

Nature's Dream

is unfolding

through each seasonal spirit

We must give thanks

and honor these changes

and move with them

body, mind and spirit

For

It is There

that Nature can be born within us

again and again

and in this Divine and Ancient Cycle

we can never truly die

for nature is

immortal

and the seasons are the keepers

that guide us

as ONE.

Autumn's Beautiful Light

is shining...

Let this Lantern

Guide you

to gently fall

into the Arms

Transformative Space

Knowing

you cannot die

you simply Become

Something Beautiful and New

Victoria Pettella

Wishing you all

a Very Magical and Powerul

Autumnal Equinox...soon arriving..

Create with the Transformative magical energies..

Become New!

Victoria

Let Autumn's Wing

Guide you to sleep

Let it

Carry you deep inside

the quiet

to hear your song

like an ancient spell

you must gently surrender

and softly die

letting go

so that you may

Rise and Sing once again

And all of the Forest

and the Creatures

can hear your

Beautiful Song

of Creation

Blooming to Life.

Victoria Pettella~

Nothing Ever Truly

dies

it simply

....Becomes

"She Returned to the Earth

as an Ancient Oak

and

touched the

Cosmic Egg of Life"

Victoria Pettella

Blessings of Autumn
*

Thankyou for Visiting..

Credits

Painting: Transformation

with altered art and words:

and

Story from

Ancient Stories and Spells

Victoria Pettella

A Summer of Neverending Magic

2011-09-02T08:35:00.000-07:00

Summer's Light

is beginning to bend...into Autumn's Realm

Summer has given me many things..

There have been garden parties..

Guests form afar..

Otherworldy spirits

moments of

quiet and bliss

there have mysterious happenings..

Strange sightings..

and Magical moments..

There have been disappearing objects...

My Greenman went missing...(all summer long)

Finally reappeared..weathered and frail

so now he is Blue....

A Blue GreenMan

He is kept hidden in a secret cave of rocks...

where he shall remain safe..

Nestled in with Immortal Ivy

There have been celebrations

and always a reason for a garden bouquet

My Garden's Gothic Heart

always springs to life in amaranthus

There have been a Thousand Green Hearts

tumbling over and into my soul...

And Massive Blooms of Cleome

sparking to life in pink fire

The porch has been full of voices and chatter

and late nights

food wine

music

and

poetry

the vintage charm of another time

still comes to life in this portal

Summer has treated me well

and given me many gifts...

and it is still not quite

over yet...

how could it be?

Summer will always be

Alive

in my Heart

Wishing you the Beautiful gifts

of Summer's Neverending Magic

What gifts did it bring to you?

Flora Magic:Spells of Feathers and Blooms

2011-07-07T08:09:00.000-07:00

Flora Magic

Spells of Feathers and Blooms

Spells of Mystical Lavender

of Roses Awakening...

of the Magical Fae

of all things Flora

of crystals, stones..

offering bowls of nature

and an enchanted ring

Spells of Beauty

peacefulness

Dreams igniting..

New Worlds quickening to life...

Symbols of Strength, Healing and Spirit

and Powerful JOY

Swan Feather

Grace, Beauty, Poetry, Music, the Arts..

Wishing you a beautiful day

and Hope you enjoyed

these Spells

of Beauty, Harmony

and Light

May Flora-Magic

surround you and your garden

and bring you to life

Victoria~

What new spells are blooming

and waiting in your garden?

Awake

With

Charm and Spirit

All Photography Victoria Pettella

Photo-series: Flora Magic

~Lavender

~New Dawn Rose

~White Swan Feathers

~Blue Calcite Crystal

~Rock Salt Crystal

~Clear Quartz Crystal point/wand

~Copper Goblet and tray

~Magic and Sunlight..

Today I am playing with

Cottage Flora Thursdays

Fishtail Cottage

http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/

Share your Garden Magic and Meet Kindreds..

The Fabulous Tracie is our Hostess..

Happy Gardening..

Meditations of Midsummer

2011-06-19T16:35:00.000-07:00

Meditations

Midsummer

Wishing you a Sparkling

Midsummer

The Magic is beginning to awaken..

Enjoy celebrating the Powerful Sun

in your own way...

The Garden can Become

a Magical space

for Celebrations

Ritual

and Seasonal Festivals

and Nature's Earth Magick

Here are some

Visual Meditations I share with you

for Summer Solstice

to enjoy...

The Beauty of Nature

A Stone Altar

adorned with

CRystals

Sun and Star..

a crown

a Glowing Copper Goblet

Candles for fire...

a Golden Sun Face

The Golden Sun and Crystal

Guarded by a Magical Sword of light

a Goblet full of Solstice Magic

All the Elements creating the Poetry of Nature..

Some Foxglove magic..

on the verge of fully blooming

By Summer Soltsice it is sure to be completely ignited..

A Wonderful Ally to any celebration

And my Friendly Gothic Lion

(spouting Ivy..)

Lions and Lioness..are A Powerful Fire Symbol

A sign of the SUN

Another magical companion for Solstice Spirit..

Outdoor Altars can be festive,

fun and creative

and displayed however you imagine..

Magical Periwinkles

( Sorceror's Violet) adorn this Sacred Space

like lush green pillars of Protection

Children love to find the Hidden Sun

as a tradition

Then on Summer Solstice

Hang it on a tree

or special place for the celebration

Or wait till sun rises..

as the dark transforms

into new light

and wait for that special moment..

to take a symbol of the sun you have chosen..

and hang it high somewhere..

or set up a sacred space for reflection

All symbols of power are blessed and kissed

by the magical energies of Summer Solstice Sun

A powerful Amber Sun Trellis..

More Festive symbols

of Sun Magic

If I were a winged creature..

this is what I'd see..

Visual Meditations..

Embrace

the
Magical

Sun-Star Power

and the Vibrant Arms

of Nature

Awake with Charm

and Spirit

Wishing you all a

Magical Midsummer

Litha

Summer Solstice

Fathers Day/St John's Day

All the festivals of this time of year

Enjoy Nature's Powers and the Magic of the Sun

~Victoria~

Thankyou All for your lovely words and visits!

Another Midsummer Post

to revisit..

Also

Here is a Magical link shared from the Creative and Talented

Celestial Elf

http://t.co/F5hbcdY

King Arthur's Summer Solstice

Enjoy!

If you have festive post you want to share

feel free to share your link in the comments and I'll add it in..

UPDATE:

Fellow Bloggers

sharing Inspirations of Midsummer

Tha Magical Shell

from

Swan of Dreamers

http://swanofdreamers.blogspot.com/2011/06/happy-midsummersummer-solstice.html

Thankyou Shell!

A Poem Shared by libramoon

The Moon is adrift in the wind above

our sheltering craft in the sea
and all the world of Summer is ours
to ride the heat, toast to the stars
dance a languid beat, open our hearts
create a Summer of Love

Celebrate waves in the streets, with drums,
lucid bells call folk to play
Carnival cheer returns heat to fire
Chants blend to song, burning desire
into a chance to expand ever higher
fueled by smiling Sun

Thankyou libramoon

( let me know your bloglink if you wish)

Natural Meditation: Gardening

2011-06-12T18:22:00.000-07:00

Gardening to me... is a Form of Natural Meditation.

Whether we realise it or not, we are connecting Within... and naturally moving into a beautiful meditative space Within and Breathing with Nature's Essence. We are weaving and creating and tending to the Garden's Spirit..we are working with nature and our Inner Nature ...and in that special relationship we can become deeply peaceful, joyful and even infused with harmony.

When I am in my garden, I take much joy in it...every bit of it. I love to work with nature's body and care for the plants I have added..and also the one's that the land has chosen and decided should be there..I like to work in harmony with nature and honor the space. I think of Gardening as a co-creative act with honor and respect for the space, the land and creatures...

Gardening is Beyond Time and Space...

we shift within that magical veil

and are never the same...

where does time go when we garden?

It seems to vanish..

and yet we bloom like the flowers

when we get caught up

in the beauty of creating!

I think all gardens are natural portals?

do you? haha!

They seem to swallow us up for a time..

then let us go when divine.

I always come back from gardening..

feeling recharged and in harmony..and joyful!

Yes,

A garden can do all that!

When we garden...time can shift and even bend...

We may not even know how much time has passed or where we have gone in the meantime...we are just so focussed and in "deep connection".. that we are ONE with the garden.

While we garden beautiful things happen to our body, mind and spirit...it can change us, evoke new energy and bring us to life and also bring healing qualities to us....we also can symbolically align with the healing metaphors of gardening..and look at our life at the time..and see how the garden /how nature in general is speaking to us.

Gardening is Natural Meditation...because we become quiet and still , sometimes even deeply relaxed and we become awake in the now space..naturally aligning with the powers of nature. We are actively creating with the qualities of harmony and building something beautiful and weaving that essence into our body, mind and spirit.

Gardening is transformative!

We are participating in the Sacred Space of Nature..and as we become emersed in this act of creating ... a meditative state naturally begins to take over. For me gardening is meditation on all levels...it invokes balance and healing and new energy. I also see it as a Powerful Metaphor....a Universal Meditation of taking care of the earth...and honoring that space.

If you find gardening brings you calm, peace and harmony....wonderful!

Even the Garden is
IN Meditation

Iris in Prayer Pose..
On the verge of Bloom..

How powerful is that!

If you know me by now..I in awe of nature..the child spirit in me is awake and I truly appreciate the tiny things..like a flower on the Verge of Awakening..pretty exciting stuff!

But like the Iris in Prayer Pose..it is the most exciting moment..it is about to finally open all of it's beauty to the sun and sky..free and fully awake..

I love the prayer pose stage even more than the bloom...but that's me..I love the journey..it is not always the destination right?

So every flower is a meditation..
every leaf...plant..bug ..weed....
all is purposeful and valuable..
all wonderful meditations you spend time with.

The garden can also be a Space of Meditation...a focal point or area you use for that purpose.
Simply looking and gazing at your garden and just absorbing it's beauty...is highly meditative.
Creating a space for meditation is also wonderful too.

Here is a recent Stone Table I created made with left over old patio stone pieces..a great way to never waste anything left on the property.

The legs of the table are not that attractive.. but perhaps some Magical Moss growing over to cover it will be perfect.....for now..it is great way to make use and recycle these old pieces.

You can create magical structure with anything..it could be a small bench.. a pedestal for a planter or statue..a table...or a stone chair..it seats me perfectly..

It was also quite meditative building this..Have you created any special areas in your garden?

This is perfect for an outdoor Sitting Space , Meditation Corner , Nature Altar , A Stone Table for earth magic , nature festivities...prayer corner..whatever you like..

For now this isa tribute to stones..

This large flagstone slab..is pretty big...and is super- heavy

.....and needed something just as strong to support it for now..

maybe I'll find something nicer later for a base....

For now...it is the Perfect timing

for Midsummer/ Summer Solstice coming up

and it will make a great Dedication Space to work on..

The Whole experience of gardening to me is a meditative experience

..we are tapping into a sacred ancient space within

and creating with the forces of Nature

I love gardening as meditation!

Do you?

Awake with Charm and Spirit

Visit

Fishtail Cottage

and play

Cottage Flora Thursdays!

http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/2011/06/cottage-flora-thursdays-25.html

Meditations of Mother's Essence and Prayer of Mother Earth

2011-05-06T10:31:00.000-07:00

The Beautiful Magic of Mother's Essence

Prayer of Mother Earth

The Earth is My Mother

We are her Shining Children

When we remember Mother

we remember Home

we always belong there..

we are never ever lost to Mother

Her Arms the Wings of our Soul

Carrying us with The Winds of Creation

The Gentle Song of Mother

threads through each of our Hearts

Binding us as One Universal Spirit

We are weaved

with Mother's Essence

And this Powerful Song

Echoes like magic

through all that we

C r e a t e

While we walk upon the Sacred Earth

as her Sparkling Children

And carrying her Light

like Seeds

into the Universe.

~Victoria Pettella~

The Sacred Veil
Painting: Victoria Pettella

Celebrating Mother's Essence
and Mother's day

For all those who are mothers in Many forms and those who are missing their mothers no longer here..
Here is a post of Mother's of All kinds below of last year..
enjoy. Here is the link...click

Magic of Mother's Essence
http://awakewithcharmandspirit.blogspot.com/2010/05/magic-of-mothers-essence.html

We all carry Mother's Essence ..
we all carry the ability
to love, nourish, support,
encourage, inspire,
embody strength, healing,
to empower, to emanate wisdom
and give All that we Are ...
to whatever
We Are a Mother to...
~Victoria Pettella~

Celebrate the Mother Within you...........
*******************************

Visual Poems

and Symbolic Meditations

To Those celebrating Mother Earth

Enjoy these..

Symbolic Offerings

to Mother's Essence

The Green Egg, our Mother Earth

Egg of Creation

Green as the Goddess

Embodies Birth and Life and Abundnace

Surrounded by a Sacred Circle

of beaded Amazonite Crystals

Amazonite embodies Strength and Courage

and Enduring Power

Tribute to the

Sacred Elements of Mother

To Create Harmony

A Feather for Air/Winds

Herbal Bundle for Fire

Blue velvet cloth for Water

Rock for Earth

Green Cosmic Egg of the Goddess for Spirit/Ether

Create a symbolic meditation you feel drawn to..

no rules

simply follow your heart

and what sparks you at the time..

Creating a Symbolic

Power Necklace

( Creating with Intention)

A necklace I created a few years ago

Made of amethyst and chevron amethyst

to Honor the Mothers in my life

those still here and those gone

Each Stone a tribute to the special

Mothers, Grandmothers and Figures in my life

The Silver Stars carry Symbolic Mother energies

I have birthed

and Created along my journey

The Large Rose Quartz,

a touchstone of Unconditional Love

that is the true essence all Mothers emanate!

A Wonderful tradition to create a necklace or bracelet

to honor your family, friends, ancestors

or your own version/symbols of Mothers.

Nesting Dolls are the perfect symbol !

Powerful and beautiful...

M o o n s t o n e

another Power Stone

to focus on or give to someone

missing/grieving their mother

or one needing that Nourishing

and Nurturing Connection of Mother's Love

It carries Mother Essence

and is wonderfully healing, soothing

and very magical

Also Moonstone embodies

Intuitive Energy

( Wondeful Gift for New Mom)

and the Connection to Mother's Intuition

The Moon is a Powerful emblem

of Mother and Intuition

Symbols and Metaphors

of Mother/Creation

( let me know if you can think of any I may have missed)

Egg/Nest

The Moon

Crystal: Moonstone

Mother of Pearl

Goddesses/Divine Mother

The Earth/the soil/the land

Vessels/Cups/bowls/urns

Nesting Dolls/Ancestral energy

Birth: seeds

Fertility

water/wells

The Root Chakra/Earth Chakra

Our Mother Connection~

Patterns of Creation

symbolic representations of the womb/spirals/caves etc

Cosmic Mother: the stars

Color Green: Mother Goddess

And loads more..I am sure..

if you have a fave share..animals/ plant symbols..etc

If you have created a Mother's day Tribute post to your Mother

or Earth Mother/Goddess/Sacred Spirituality

and would like it added here feel welcome to share yours!

I will add it in this post.

Victoria~

UPDATE

Visit Brianne

http://underthefloridamaples.blogspot.com/2011/05/garden-pictures-for-mothers-day.html

Awake

with

Charm and Spirit

Wishing you all the

Creative Magic

of Mother's Essence

I dedicate this post to you ALL

Thankyou for continuing

to follow, visit

and leave words of kindness!

Much Appreciation!

HUgs

Victoria~

Time of the GreenMan: Happy May Day, Beltane, Fairy Time and All the rest

2011-04-29T13:15:00.000-07:00

Time of the GreenMan

Awaken the Magic

of the

Forest within

Wishing you the Magic of this season..
The Magic of May Day,
Beltane,
Fairy Time,
The May Queen,
The Union of the Maiden and the GreenMan,
The Beauty of Goddess Flora..
and all the many different Festivals and Celebrations
during this Powerful Spring Time all over the World..
and to my Friends Celebrating Autumn..enjoy the Magic of Autumn's Embrace!
Many Blessings
Victoria~

For last year's ...
Spotlight on The GreenMan Symbolism, The Fairy Veil
and Beltane and Flora visit this post! Enjoy!
http://awakewithcharmandspirit.blogspot.com/2010/04/flora-green-man-and-fairy-time-beltane.html

UPDATE:
and for another Enchanting Bealtaine Post Visit
Nefaeria
http://nefaeriaofetsy.blogspot.com/2011/04/wonderful-bealtaine-to-you-all.html

G R E E N M A N

MEDITATION

~Victoria's GreenMan Meditation~
The Greenman's Energy and Spirit brings Harmony
It is Powerful, Creational and Carrying the Magic of Nature!

Use the Greenman as a meditation to : Bring Harmony to your Space, your garden and to bring New Energy on your Journey and Path. A Wonderful way to reflect on the Abundance and Beauty of Nature, The Miracles of seedlings and Growth and all of Creation.

* Reflect on the symbol of Leaves or vinery, or any greenery or anything you are drawn to and feel the beauty.

*If you have saved any thing from nature from the year before
..dried leaves, flowers, seeds, acorns, twigs...bring it out to reflect on or to create an offering to Nature.

*Celebrate The Greenery and Life that is beginning to Birth
and Weave the Universe with Garden Magic , Flowers, and Enchanting Forests

*Celebrate the Greenman spirit and his enchanting gifts...
and give great thanks for the Gift of Nature.

Walk of the Greenman...

*Go for a walk in nature, Honor that Natural energy
coming to life once more..feel the essence of the Green man and the maiden...they are creating and making the land fertile and abundant!
*Create a tribute with symbols you find along your walk if you feel drawn..or leave them there and give thanks..the beauty of Nature is in all things..

Meditation Station

Create a small meditation station outside...to enhance growth and abundance in the garden. A small stone circle I created is wonderful to reflect on.

Fill it with beauty and all summer long it will remind you of The Power of Harmony and Balance you wish to bring to your special space, to the earth and to the universe.

Make it a special place to enhance Garden Magic and commune with Nature!
Children also love creating Stone Circles and filling it with their dreams...it is a fun thing to do!
Visit it often to feel peace and ignite Harmony all spring and summer long..a spot of tea is wonderfully meditative too..

Celebrate the Powers of Spring and all the magic coming to life.
~ Victoria~

Awake with Charm and Spirit

The Prose of Basil and Copper

2011-04-07T18:43:00.000-07:00

The Prose of Basil

and Copper

Powerful and magical

Warming and Rejuvenating

Basil adorning a copper tray...mesmerizing

Basil is pure poetry to me

It is one of my favorite herbs...

Basil is Powerful

It is Creative like The energy of FIRE

and symbolically can clear the mind, cleanse thoughts

As a meditation also used to clear energy and create new consciousness

Some use basil to attract prospertity

The History and Folklore behind herbs is always fascinating..

I am in love with ALL of

Basil's Powers

The scent of basil invokes me with energy and sparks me..

I love eating it right off the plant...

Where there is basil....

There is

P E S T O

enough said...

This is summer I am most looking forward

to my Herb Garden...and especially Basil

Basil has my heart

it's scent has me spinning

I cannot wait to create with this beautiful Herb.

What Herb are you dreaming of ? or love?

I am in a deep romance with basil..

Wishing you the Magic of herbs..

Awake with Charm and Spirit

Thankyou for all your lovely comments on my last post...

I'll be sure to visit you all!

Wishing you a Beautiful wkd ahead!

I am joining other Garden Bloggers for

Cottage Flora Thursdays

Fishtail Cottage

http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/

Share your garden and flower magic...

Songs of Spring

2011-03-24T12:32:00.000-07:00

Songs of Spring

Dedicated to all those who love

Music and Flowers

and the Harmony of Nature and the seasons...

Happy Spring

(Can you see the Flower ghost?)

Wishing you the Poetry of Spring...

The Birth of New Music...

awe-inspiring beauty

New Dreams

and New beginnings...

This is also dedciated to those who need Hope in the World

To those facing challenges and struggles

and to find Hope and Beauty again..

Wishing Songs of Healing and Light to the World..

May Spring Invoke

New energy and Joy into your Life

New Miracles and Peacefulness

Inspiration By Sun

and Moonlight

Awaken with Spring's New Magic..

Appreciate all that you have

and See the Beauty in tiny things

Let your Gratitude spill over

and share your Abundance

with the world..

Celebrate Life

Nourish the Soul

Dance with the Inner Spirit

Create Harmony

Share your Light

Celebrate the Essence of Spring

Find your Song

and Ignite the Universe

Thankyou For joining me..and Visiting and Following

and your Lovely comments..

Much Appreciation

You add sparkles to my world..

Awake With

Charm and Spirit

Today I am joining other

Gardeners and nature Lovers..

Share your Magical Blooms..

Fishtail Cottage

http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/

Happy Spring

Victoria~

Offering Bowls for Flower Spirits and Fairies

2011-03-16T10:33:00.000-07:00

Offering Bowls

for Flower Spirits, Nature Spirits

and Fairy Folk

Creating Offering Bowls are fun, simple...Magical and Beautiful..
Create something that inspires you..children also love creating these too.

Offering Bowls can be created for anything..to simply enjoy or with an intention in mind.
Use whatever is special to you and what you are most drawn too. They can be set in a special spot in home or in the garden..they also make fabulous centerpieces at the dining table..

I often create Dedication Bowls for guests..they really love them and get a kick out of it..and enjoy them! They simply bring harmony to any space..

Offering Bowls can be created for
*Pure Beauty
*Upliftment
*for Healing
*for Prayers
*For magic
*Sacred Spaces
* For Meditation
* To Bring in New Energy and Positivity
* For Relaxation, Clearing and Focus
*for Inspiration,
*for Dedications,
* For Loved ones living and passed on and Beloved Pets
*For Family Connection
* For Universal peace and harmony
*for honoring and celebrating special events.

Victoria's Offering Bowl
Rose Quartz, White Quartz crystal points,
resting in a crystal bowl , filled with water and adorned with Flowers
For Inspiration and Beauty

Create some magic...create an offering bowl.. be as creative as you like..
These are dedicated to Nature's Spirit, Flower Spirits and Fairies and the Coming of Spring.. hope you enjoy them..

And most of all this series is Dedicated to you..my lovely visitors and followers..Bloggy friends and Kindreds..

Wishing you an Offering Bowl

PEACE

BEAUTY

HARMONY

MAGIC

HEALING

CREATIVITY

NEW ENERGY

JOY

and

ABUNDANCE

and

BLESSINGS

LOVE

FAMILY

FRIENDSHIP

NEW ADVENTURES

RELAXATION

and

CALM

REJUVENATION

FREEDOM

NEW BREATH

and

SPARKLES

WHEREVER YOU GO...

Thankyou for Joining me today..

Victoria

If ever any of you create a post in the future of Offering Bowls

and would like it listed here simply add it in the comments

and I will add your blog-link to this post so we can see many pretty bowls!

UPDATE

More Offering Bowls

Visit

Epiphany Star

My Kindred Sister..a Very Beautiful post..wow!

http://epiphanystar.blogspot.com/2011/03/under-moss-covered-oak.html

To visit my Spring Faery Tea with Offering Bowls

click on this pic..

Thankyou for joning me...

Awake with Charm and Spirit

I am also joining the Wonderful Tracie

at Fishtail Cottage

for

Cottage Flora Thursdays

http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/

Play and share you blooms and join the party every Thursday!

I am also joining Friday Pretties

http://iloveprettylittlethings.blogspot.com/

PLay and share your pretty things..

Chive Power : Magic and Beauty of Chive Path

2011-02-23T12:59:00.000-08:00

The Magic and Beauty of

Chive Power

Walk with me along Chives pathway...my little
chive path...small but beautiful!
I know deep beneath the snow..these beautiful Pearls are coming to life..
and soon in the Spring..they will awaken and greet me...

What are you dreaming of this Spring??
I am dreaming of Chive Magic!

Beautiful

Dainty

Fragrant..

So Fairy-esque..

A sleepy Greenman

Dreams of Starry Pink Flowers..

The bees visit these pink pillows

and bounce from blossom to blossom

like poems in the sun..

Chives Pathway..has a special place

in my heart each Spring...

Do you have a special plant?

Chives are magical

There are various kinds..

Their scent is powerful

I love the scent of them...not everyone does!

Roses and Chives

Plant near Roses to enhance scent of roses....wow!

POWERFUL ally for roses..

and also helps deter aphids

Some bugs hate the smell of garlic/ onion /chives...

So it is very good to have in various parts of the garden...

it helps get rid of bugs..they seem to move on to somewhere else!

You can even create homemade bug spray for the garden...

made from chives and simply spray!

very smelly!

Chive Blossoms are beautiful and magical..

you may catch a glimpse of a faery or two sitting atop them

if you open your magical heart!

Chive Blossoms can be eaten...

As a child I ate flowers all the time..how I am still alive?..we are not sure!

Luckily Chive Blossoms are edible and safe!

ENJOY!

They look so pretty in a salad..or upon a plate..

Like jewels

Perfect for summer garden party!

From Dusty Pink to Purple hues

These Blooms are so gorgeous..I simply love to gaze at them

Spherical in shape..another power symbol to add to the garden!

They are like magical wands...adorning tall green spires!

Chives are wonderful eaten with any meal

or used as garnish

or even in an oil or vinegrette

In the garden..they are Pure Poetry

My Favorite Greenman

(whom you have met before.)..

holds the space well and protects them

Magic Symbolism

Chives represent and embody COURAGE

They invoke a sense of Courage if needed

and also represent Protection

Plant some chives to invoke Courage

and add and increase

Protection to your space

and to protect your garden and give it strength

Chive Meditation: To Invoke Courage

Take a piece of chive or a blossom

and smell to meditate on courage..

inhale and breathe peacefully

invoking that power

within your self and draw it out.

Feel the spirit of confidence and courage growing..

It is already there...

chive magic simply helps bring it to life.

Flowering Chives are easy to grow...

they come up each year..it is a treat to see!

A wondeful ally in the garden

and wonderful companion to the kitchen

Use fresh chives chopped up in salads, sandwiches

Herbed butters and spreads

Anything really.

YUM!

Although the flowers soon leave...

the chives will last

aaaall summer long..

and that's Forever

in garden-time!

What are your favorite ways to use chives?

and chive blossoms?

have you fallen in love wth them yet?

Any kindreds out there..am I alone in this?

Thankyou for joining me today

and listening to my Chive Romance..

Hope you enjoyed this spotlight on the

Magic and Beauty of Chives

awake with charm and spirit

All Photography and content

Victoria Pettella

I am also joining the Beautiful

Fishtail Cottage

for a Garden Party

Play or Visit

http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/2011/03/cottage-flora-thursdays-10.html

Enjoy!!

Celebrating February's Spirit

2011-01-31T13:27:00.000-08:00

February Spirit brings New Dreams
Ancient worlds awakening..the coming of Spring
The Infinite Light
of candles glowing
and the Spirit of Fire
Goddess and Saint
She is Brigit , the Light
Beautiful stones and crystals that shine
New Energy Opening..the Dreaming Alive

February Honors Saint Brigit/Midwife

Healing Goddess Brighid

Also patron of Metalsmiths

Amethyst is also Honored this month

Celebrating the Spirit of February
and Wishing you all Blessings and Magic
of this Beautiful month..

Amethyst shines this month...enjoy its purple glow..
and those with Birthdays this month.

Deep beneath the February snow..
Dreams are coming to life....

The Magic of Spring's Birth

and Summer's Light

is weaving inside the Earth's Heart...

we await for seeds to rise and claim their purpose

to Bloom and Ignite All Gardens

to Life.

~Victoria Pettella~

Click on this Seed Star

For more Meditations

Seeds meditations, Blessing your Bulbs..

and Celebrations of Imbolc and the Triple Goddess Brighid

Revisit this Tribute!

Lavender Serenade

2011-01-11T07:39:00.000-08:00

To Those who have

Fallen

Madly in Love

With

L a v e n d e r

this Serenade

goes out to you..

Hope you enjoyed this Lavender Romance..

Awake with Charm and Spirit

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What plant or flower

are you Madly

in Love with?

Amd for those in wintery realms

which do you miss the most?

(I miss all my Herbs..Russian Sage and Roses..)

Spark of the Solstice Sun

2010-12-14T15:33:00.000-08:00

Spark of the Solstice Sun

Celebrate the Return of the SUN

The Powerful Glow

and Life Force

Winter Solstice Traditions

Create a Sun Mandala to Celebrate the Sun's Rebirth

Adorn a special space with symbols that inspire you

If you have a "Yule Tree, Solstice Tree or Christmas Tree"

..wait for this special day to adorn it with the STAR..when the sun is reborn!

On the eve or night of Solstice..use the symbol of Light or fire

and Light Paper-Lanterns outodoors to decorate

Use Sparklers, Candles, Be creative!

Each year we Make snow mazes and labyrinths outside

and light lanterns-candles, it looks beautiful

Walking a Winter Solstice Labyrinth is really special and fun

Also a nice way to Reflect upon the season

and Give Gratitude for all that you have

A magical way to create a meditation outside

in the Beauty of Nature

( dress warm!)

Celebrate the symbols of the Sun and Star

Have a Winter Solstice Walk with friends

* Watch the sun go down and rise

Have a special bonfire or light a fire indoors

and make special wishes and intentions for your life, family , the world

*Use any special herbs, or dried flowers saved from summer

and burn in your Solstice Bonfire Celebration for beautiful scents

Celebrate in the way that feels special to you

This time of year is full of many festivals and events

*Yule* Midwinter

* Winter Solstice

* Saturnalia* Christmas

and many more...

Happy Upcoming

Winter Solstice..

The Magic of Winter Solstice

Visit this link for for Magic..

Awake with

Charm and Spirit

More Winter Solstice and Yule Magic to come...

here it is...

Return of the Sun

Visit For more Sun Symbolism

Spirit of the Woodpecker; Will you answer the call?

2010-12-10T07:41:00.000-08:00

The Beauty and Power

of the

Pileated Woodpecker

Have you

encountered this

Majestic Soul?

Gentle Giant

Beautiful Creature

Full of Strength and Power

A King above the treetops

This Awe-inspiring Quiet Giant

Carries you to New Internal Space,

Enhances your Intuitive Nature..

Helps you to Recognize the New Patterns

awakening within you

and teaches you to recreate a new world

with a renewed-sense of empowerment.

Woodpecker inspires you

to know your self in a new way

and to begin to recognize and build new space

A Powerful Beak...breaks through boundaries

and opens space

Brings Inspiration to create changes

The Woodpecker is Intuitive

Carries precise ability,

focussed energy

and powerful direction to any task

A wonderful ally to connect with through

any creative projects,

life changes,

or when wanting to make positive-changes ,

release old patterns

to create Harmony, Balance,

and build New Foundations

and enhance Creativity

Forest Magic~Victoria Pettella
Tree Spirit and Woodpecker
Bring Harmony

Woodpecker Spirit

can help you create New Patterns

that honor you and your life expression.

and also recognize what new energies

are being given

to you to create with in this powerful time!

MAGIC

A Large Head and Crown of Feathers

adorning the top

* Like a Crown of Red Power*

The symbols of Life-force

Energy

High Intelligence

Creative Awareness

Expression of Confidence

Self-Directed Nature

Intune with Inner World

Independent Spirit

The Woodpecker can lead you to New Worlds

It can retrieve nourishment and resources

even from a dying tree

and transform itself again and again.

*The Woodpecker Spirit

brings Self-Discovery

Personal power

Self-reliance

Confidence

and the Magic of embarking on new pathways

and patterns on your Path

and new areas in your Life to invoke!

Woodpecker Spirit is like a musician

who knocks on the trees...

if you hear the call of the Woodpecker

Listen....

There is a new world speaking to you

Calling you..

it is time to fly

and you are being asked to recieve

this Powerful Invitation

~When Creatures Speak~ Symbolic Messages

~Victoria Pettella~

Do Birds talk to you too?

Listen to nature..and feel the message fill your soul

If you are drawn to Woodpecker Spirit..

or any creature..

Tune in..Listen

Sense what is true for you....listen and recieve

Hear the magic and beauty speaking to you!

You will hear your own messages meant for you..

Awake With Charm and Spirit

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Victoria Pettella

Whimsical Driftwood Spirits

2010-12-08T10:39:00.000-08:00

Kiki's Drift-Folk

Hand painted souls..

Find some driftwood...and paint away..

Give it a try..

Drift-Folk by Kiki

Every year I get in this whimsical mood.

My child-like spirit leads the way.

and I paint whimsical, rustic characters.

I call them Drift-Folk.

Some of the characters are universal like
Wizards and Gnomes and Faery-Folk..

some are festive like
Old World Santas

some are more symbolic

like Archetypes ,

of Myth, Folklore, Angels and Saints

and also Magical Tarot figures.

Truly just plain fun..

Magical High Priestess Riding a Gargoyle
She brings Wisdom and Empowerment

Wizard-Gnome
He brings Wisdom
and Protection to your space.
I love the natural bend in his hat!

Here is a collection of some I have painted over the years.

They are all charming souls in their own way.

It is fun to do with children as well

and create their own characters.

Anyone else paint driftwood out there?

What are you creating lately?

Any one else with a whimsical soul from time to time?

Awake with Charm and Spirit

Drift-Folk

Hand painted

by Kiki

http://photobucket.com/DriftFolkByKiki

At my Window: Hollyhocks and Symbolic Totems

2010-11-23T19:08:00.000-08:00

All summer long

you were at my window

like a quiet poem

enchanting the realm

of my courtyard garden

you told stories to the sun and myths to the moon

whispered to moths and angels and stars

You chanted summer's prose in pink essence

and shared sleepy secrets next to the green leafy gods

all summer long you sang at my window

the summer has come and gone

Autumn has swallowed you

And a Wintery Realm soon comes

to take your Wings

and send away the Songbirds

but the ghost of you will remain there

your memory shining

from the veil

as I look out my window

and wait for your Return.

Spring will rise with the promise

of new souls and blooms

I will wait for a new world,

I will wait for the spirit of you.

~Victoria Pettella~

HOLLY HOCKS

Every summer I enjoy the beauty of HollyHocks.

To me..they are Quiet Messengers of the garden.

Magical,

Youthful,

Spirited

and even Whimsical

These gentle giants adorn any space and bring it Charm and Poetry.

They bring back a Time of Simplicity

and Carry the Spirit of Gratitude and Joy,

and pureness of heart.

Friendships Bloom where Hollyhock grow.

At My Window

This year..one grew beautifully near my window..

This felt like a Special Sign,

a reminder everyday of the Poetry of Life,

the Magic waiting to be seen ,

the beauty of the outside world saying come and play, come dance in the garden..see what I see!

What did HollyHock wish to show me?

It is wonderful to feel in tune with the spirit of plants,

your space and the magical message they lay at your feet.

Symbolic Places and Totems

Notice where special plants grow..

Windows

My special messenger was at my window..

Windows are magical symbols.

Windows can respresent perception, and vision, eyes to the soul.

They can ignite clarity and point you to new ways of thinking

and new consciousness blooming.

Windows can lead us to new Worlds

Windows can carry messages of widening perspective, world view

seeing more clearly, expanding your awareness

noticing what is on your horizon

Expanding your Dreams.

Embracing the journey right infront of you

"The focal point" to align your awareness

and to pay attention to at the time...

To embrace the magic of life

Symbols will mean whatever you feel is true for you

What you see through the window

is even more symbolic.

This feathery tower of Hollyhock was dancing at my window every day

pointing me to Joy and freedom

and like a Floral Wand or Arrow.. it was constantly reaching

in the direction of the Sun and Sky above.

Reach for your dreams...

HollyHock Spirit was offering me an Invitation...daily!

Plants will do that!

Do you Recognise Plants

Speaking to you?

So..how about any of you?

Think back...

Did any special plants ADORN

any special spots or areas..and get your attention?

doorways..steps..windows..trees

special places that mean something to you?

Have you ever found a plant suddenly growing

that never could before!

Or a plant that grows in abundance..

or a certain Color..pattern..

all are messages for you.

Or a special plant given to you by a loved one

that grows at an important time etc

Messages

from

Across the Veil

One of my friends had a beautiful plant that came to surface and bloom

after the passing of someone she loved.

She planted it years before, given to her by this loved one. ..and it never took.

So when it surfaced and bloomed the following year after she died..

she felt that it was a special gift from her loved one!

STRAY SUNFLOWER

Another special story...after my sweet dog died and was buried...

a beautiful Stray Sunflower grew atop where she was buried.

What a wonderful gift!

Many magical experiences happen in this way!

This is how plants speak to us!

They may be offering you an Invitation of sorts..

connecting you more with nature

offering you a sign

or offering certain energies and qualities for your life

or also can be directly related to what you are experiencing at the time.

You will simply know!

Hope you had some magical experiences this year too.

Feel free to share your plant magic and stories!

Kiki~

Awake with Charm and Spirit

The Spirit of Leaves: Totem of Symbolic Shapeshifting and Transformation

2010-10-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

The Spirit of Leaves...
Beautiful, Mystical and Inspiring
Magical, Transformational
The Feathers Of Trees

There is a Wise Ancient Spirit
Sparking from each Tree
it's Powerful Essence Carried
in the Spirit of Leaves

The leaves whisper
and I thank them for teaching me
how to dance
to fly
to transform
to die and live again
to spark with every color
To Shine Out loud

Thankyou for teaching me the sacred truths
and mysteries
of how to hold on
and to know .........when to let go

Thankyou for teaching me
How to rest
and dream
How to recreate my form,
to give up my ghost,
to disintegrate in joy ...deep into the dark earth
and Become New again

Thankyou for telling me
how to Carry the Secrets
of the Ancient Forest-Heart
For invoking wisdom within my being

Thankyou for teaching me
a lifetime of living
my path
of true purpose
and for knowing... when it is
Divinely Complete

Thankyou for giving me
The Power of Knowing ..
when Returning to my Spirit ..
makes me Whole,
Restored, Healed
and there is no cause to ever Weep,
For the Spark of this Essence
will Mold me Forever
into Infinite Light
and bring me Alive
Once again
when the Sacred Wheel Turns
and its Creational Hands
welcome me
into a World without End.
~Victoria Pettella~

Awake With Charm and Spirit

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Thankyou Everyone

for your Lovely words,

and visits

Welcome New Followers

Have a sparkling day

Sparks of Autumn

2010-10-13T12:42:00.000-07:00

Sparks of Autumn

Like Shining Magic

Fly

Every leaf

is like

Falling Star

A Song of Dreams

found

in every Tree

laughing

in all colors

The Music of Autumn

Fills the Earth with New Creation

New Sounds

New Energy

and New Life

New Visions

are

being

w e a v e d ..

within

and beyond

and Evermore

Infinity is coming to Life.

T r a n s f o r m

inside the Wings of Autumn's Magic

Enjoy the Spirit of Autumn's Glow

and all the Gifts of Creation

Enjoy Every Spark of Autumn

offering it's Magic to you..

Awake with Charm and Spirit

Thanks to everyone

for your Lovely Visits and Comments

Always Apreciated!

Please Note:

I have been having some "blogger problems"

on all of my blogs ..so it is very difficult to post!

Hopefully I can post more often ...very soon!

Autumn's Breath begins to Whisper..and Mabon arrives

2010-09-17T17:23:00.000-07:00

Autumn's Breath...
begins to whisper...

The Beauty of Autumn's Spirit will soon arrive
The Trees will Sparkle and Shapeshift into all Colors...
And as these Magical Leaves fall..
they also Begin to softly Die
and yet they look their Most Beautiful, Powerful and Radiant
and Full of Life.
*
We too, must remember
to Dance all the way to the very end..
in all colors..in all joyful powers..
and bring your most Beauitful Heart-Song
to shine in all things..in every moment..from Moon to Sun
*
You will be Reborn in Spring's nest...
and Winter asks us to Rest
to Reaquaint ourselves
with Inner Magical World
Until it is time to Awaken Once again.
*
Shapeshifting with the Seasons~Victoria Pettella

The Coming of Autumn Equinox...
Autumn begins it's First Dusting of Magic...very soon!!

It calls us to feel Gratitude for the Harvest of Summer's Blessings and The Abundance we have in all forms in our lives!

It asks us to Share our Abundance with family..friends..those in need.
To Give Thanks for all Blessings..all the beautiful things that will cloak us all winter long.

Autumn's Spirit asks us to open your Heart with the Harvest of all Things and Share...share with those in need , those less fortunate, those who may need to feel the Blessings of Harvest and Abundance in some way.

Celebrate the Harvest and share this Magic!

Autumn Equinox, also called Mabon/Modron
in some Traditions will be here very soon...another Power-shift in Nature...a time to Honor the Harvest and Celebrate all Transitions of the Changing Season.
A Creative, Transformative Time full of Magic and Beauty and Transition.
It is a time of Thanksgiving, and time to celebrate this special event.

The Wisdom, Beauty and Power of Apple;

A Favorite Symbol of Mabon

The Apple is a Meditative Symbol giving the Gift of Guidance, Knowledge and the Power of the 5-pointed Star

Also a Symbol of Abundance and Blessings

This is a Wonderful Time to Create a Dedication of Thanksgiving,
a Special Offering Table-Mantle, Prayer Corner, Blessing Space, or Altar...

Create a dedication of Abundance and Plenty.
Honor Nature's Celebration and Give Thanks to the Spirit of the Season.
Wonderful to create with Friends, Family or Solitary...
and take a moment in Wishing Blessings of Abundance for the Universe.

A festive time of year..everything is Magically Alive in a new way...enjoy the Harvest of your Life..share it !! Create New Magic to keep you Spirited all Winter Long.

Autumn's Spirit prepares us for Divine Change and New Patterns and shifts your Being; Body, Mind and Spirit in the most creative and colorful ways.

Enjoy the Blessings Of Autumnal Equinox and the Magic of Mabon!

Follow the Spirit of Autumn..
Allow the Wings Of Beauty
to Guide you throughout the season
to New Creative parts of your Being..

Be Open to finding new gifts to recieve and to share.

Honor the shifts and changes being created within you, in your path and in all of Nature....... and Harmony will Always Follow.

Blessings, Happy Mabon and Autumn Equinox and Thanksgiving!
Victoria~

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Victoria Pettella

When Natural Magic Whispers: Plant Totems

2010-09-11T11:47:00.000-07:00

A Gift..

As I was harvesting a beautiful bundle of Thyme from the Herb Garden..there it was.....tucked inside the gorgeous yellowy-green strands of Thyme... a most Magical and Powerful tiny Feather!
Feathers are Magical...Feathers are messengers..
The Plant it adorns...Magical too! A Direct Invitation..have you recieved any lately? Have you recieved the Whispers from Nature's Spirit and the realm of Natural Magic?

Nature will often speak to us in quiet magical ways.

There are special times when you will find a Sign such as this......the plant kingdom is speaking to you...these are beautiful gifts from the Universal Spirit of Nature.The Spirit of Nature is singing to your heart!

Take Notice of Messages from the Plant Kingdom...
I felt the gentle whisper to recieve this special gift and bring the Powerful Plant Medicine and energy of Thyme into my daily practice..so now Thyme will have a Special Focus for me....Thyme's Energy is asking me to dance and embody it's energy at this time...so I answer the call..and invite this plant medicine into my space, my awareness, my life, my heart and spirit!

The Spirit of Thyme
Thyme is a powerful herb..and a powerful Healer, cleanser and detoxifier, and an All Around Life Enhancer, a Powerful Harmonizer...wonderful in cooking..wonderful as a flavor ..a Spiritual Uplifter and Energy Booster!

Thyme carries special ingredients in all levels; body mind and spirit.

It is also a beautiful herb and it's scent is mesmerizing! Perhaps Thyme will be a perfect ally as I transition into Autumn's Realm! Look at the Timing when you receive a Plant Totem..both seasonally and personally..plants can help us transition to new changes or shifts in the season.

The Essence of Thyme
Thyme brings Renewal, The Spark of New Life, Newly Charged Energy to work with, The Essence of Creativity to explore, the Power of Scent and Infusion. Thyme sparks Harmonizing qualities into your Being and calls in new ingredients ..weaving them into your Life to further enhance Balance and Harmony on your Path!

Magical Thyme Tea and Meditative Moments...
It is wonderful fresh in tea...or can be dried and used a Tea for the winter months when you cannot take it from the garden. So I shall answer the magical call to making some Magical Thyme Tea...and harvest the rest and dry it..poof..my Magical Thyme Tea will warm me in the winter months!

The memory of this beautiful Feather will remind me of that connection to my spirit and it will become a Meditative Tea for me to enjoy! With each sip my Spirit ignites...and the magic of thyme will infuse my life with beauty and harmony and new blessings..just as this little feather blessed me today!

You can create your own special tea blends, Create a lovely festive jar to store it in after it has dried and even create a small Blessings of Thanks and infuse your special magic and joy into the tea, store in a special place and take it out when you feel called or need that special magic to brighten your day and lift your spirit! For personal use it is a lovely way to connect with your plant totem used as a tea-blend , a wonderful Natural Potion to enjoy!

Note*( always make sure you know how to properly identify any plant for ingestion or seek an expert)

Plant Totems speak to you...

*Notice when plant totems may be appearing to you..

*Notice when you are feeling called to a plant over and over..

* If you have a garden notice if that plant thrives in your space..

* Notice if the appearance or scent of a plant constantly speaks to you

*Notice when you have been recieving one as Gift over and over...( the universe sends messengers in all forms)

*Notice a sign pointing you directly to it..such as this, with a feather adorning a plant .. it is a special sign for you to take notice of and you will understand it in your own way!

* Notice as well if it is more the plant or the "area" calling you. Both the plant and that area may have special energy offering it self to you. Enjoy!

Reasons whay plants speak to us..

*It may simply be the space is full of harmony and saying Thankyou!

*It may simply be a gift from the Universe smiling upon you..enjoy the magic!

*It may be calling you to understand and deepen your connection to plant medicine and nature's energy and spirit.

*It may be showing you wonderful Gifts and Qualities that plant carries and being offered to you..in some way! You will know!

*If you look back you can probably recognize when certain Plants and Flowers or Trees were your totems and guiding you or offering you their energy in some form!

* Notice if it is the whole family or certain variety of a plant..or just a specific one.

*It may just be to inspire you and to appreciate your love for nature and be in awe of it. To deepen your respect for the land, for your garden, nature and the Harmony of the space and the Power of all Plants.

Have you ever found a feather adorning a certain space..tree ..plant..flower..and have you recieved it's invitation? Everything is a gift if you open your heart to it...especially the tiniest of things!

I have always loved Thyme..it is allover my garden..
The garden can speak to you in many ways! Nature can whisper to you in magical ways.

Focussing on Thyme
Thyme adorned with a feather tells me...this herbal treasure will bring new gifts, is a strong ally for Harmony..and one I should bring into my daily routine and practice at this time...so I shall create with it..cook and brew tea and dry some for winter! Sounds like a wonderful plan.

We all sense signs differently....the symbolic feather brings me straight to my spirit..and that tells me thyme will make my spirit fly in new magical ways..I welcome this new adventure! Thyme is powerful, purifying, balancing and harmonizing and it's scent is awakening!

THyme also brings to mind it's creative energy..it's nature is to spread , cover ground and stretch out creating a natural path of nature...with tiny little roots on the underside of it's stemmed-leaves,..it is a wonderful message to expand energy and extend creativity at this time..to work with what brings you joy to create your special Path of Harmony...and enhance that Path of Natural Harmony.

Well ...that is what it whispers to me.... how do plants whisper to you? You can read on plant symbolism..but it is always most rewarding and more magical when you connect in and listen yourself....and trust and value what you sense....and hear what is uniquely being guided within you..

That is the Magic of Nature..it speaks directly to you and no one else..and what you sense intuitively is divine and perfect for you. Your relationship with the nature kingdom...a rock ..a tree ,.the soil... a weed..a tiny flower is a sacred journey..and can be walked uniquely by you if you are open to it.

Thyme is Shining it's magic and light into my space..so I welcome it!
Listen to the magic of plants and if one is offering itself as a Totem to you at a special time..say thankyou!

Do you answer the call to Nature? Do you enjoy the tiny signs it sends to you?
We can look at the Magic of life in many ways..and Celebrate each tiny gift!

Enjoy Natures Treasures..they are small and quiet but powerful in whatever form they come!
Wishing you all Magical Feathers adorning a special space ...let me know what you find!!

When Nature whispers in Magical ways...
recieve the Invitation
and dance with your Spirit...
Nature will dance with you!
Magic will Awaken!
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Natural Magic Whispers: Articles/ Victoria Pettella~
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Awake with Charm and Spirit

Summery Days: Celebrate Summer's Gifts

2010-08-22T09:57:00.000-07:00

CELEBRATE

May the rest of your Summery Days

Be Filled
with
Magic and Beauty

Harmony and Light

Colors and Sunshine

May you have Time for quiet moments..

dreams and inspirations..

treasures of nature all around you

Special memories to draw joy from..

May you remember all the Gifts Summer shared with you..

Enjoy the Song of Summer
while it is here..

soon it prepares
for the Arms of Autumn..

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Celebrate
every moment
of the Sun
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Awake with Charm and Spirit

Have a Happy Week Everyone

Thanks for all your Visits and kindcomments

and thanks all New Followers..Happy you are here..!

The Symbolic Magic of a Garden

2010-08-13T11:01:00.000-07:00

Do you ever look at your garden and space with Symbolism or relate to your plants in a Magical way?

They are filled with energy, colorscapes and symbols and shapes, wisdom, history!

They are filled with sacred geometries and ancient hidden languages!

They tell stories and speak in magical ways!

Take a look around at the magic in your space

I will posting a series on this subject!

The

S p h e r e

This Gorgeous Blue Sphere

Makes me think of CREATION

and how Spherical-Energy moves in all directions at once!

To live a spherical life..is creative, and full of energy and magic!

Orbs are full of energy and magic,

They are strong, solid yet vibrate in an open, free and flowing energy.

The shape is also a powerful symbol of

WHOLENESS

and

HARMONY

Add the Power of Spherical Energy to your space!

(Plus the bees LOVE these Blue Globe Echinops!)

What's in a Name?

S A G E

The Power of SAGE in any garden brings

W I S D O M

Sage is

healing,

magical

and

deliscious!

I love the shape of their leaves..

elongated and oval yet pointed at the tip..

like a Guiding Arrow of Wisdom.

I will follow this arrow anywhere.

...it is sure to bring knowledge.

Sage Carries The

W I S D O M

OF THE

ANCIENTS

I think of Sage as a Plant "Guide" or Guardian

and the Wisdom and Beauty of Sage

makes me feel strong and energized

and empowered everytime I am near it!

Do you have a favorite plant totem or guide?

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The Power of a

a Perfect

R O S E

The AWE

R O S E S

Roses are

Eternal

Poetic

Romantic

ROSES

are

SPELLBINDING

Roses are Keepers of Memory

Roses are Infinite

Every garden must have

a Rose!

and every garden must have

Some

Rose Quartz Crystals

Rose Quartz brings

LOVE,

HARMONY,

BEAUTY,

JOY

It is very Soothing, Calming and Healing.

I love having Rose Quartz in the Garden

It is Magical and brings Harmony

I Love special crystals and stones in the garden

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Magical PLant and Garden Spotlights

on Nature Symbolism to come...

till then

Hope all is Sparkling in your World

Thankyou for all

your beautiful comments

and visits

Awake with Charm and Spirit

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The Symbolic Magic of a Garden

Victoria Pettella

Love Lies Bleeding: The Spell of Amaranthus

2010-08-12T07:06:00.000-07:00

L o v e

L i e s

B L E E D I N G

The Spell

A M A R A N T H U S

I have been taken..

I am

B E W I T CH ED

I am wandering the

Inbetween place

where

love lies bleeding..

where

velvet-red-ropes entangle me

I am Spellbound

Lost in the

F o r e v e r

of an

Amaranthus Dream

Have you fallen under it's spell yet?

Are You Bewitched with Amaranthus?

Are you Wandering the Inbetween with me?

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Awake with Charm and Spirit

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You may Wish to Visit

The Mystique of Love Lies Bleeding

(last year's spotlight)

To see if you are an

Amaranthus Guardian

If you have the Soul of the Victorian era,

like Gothic Gardens

and if you know any Vampires of course....

http://awakewithcharmandspirit.blogspot.com/2009/09/mystique-of-love-lies-bleeding.html

Happy Gardening..any Amaranthus Kindreds this year?

would LOVE to see your photos

~Kiki~

Tell-Tale Signs you are

A Guardian of Amaranthus

~Victoria Pettella~

1~You Love "Transformation Factor" in a plant

2~You are Wild at Heart, even Exotic in some way

3~You secretly write poetry

4~You know Vampires or are One yourself

5~You fancy the Victorian Era

6~You admire unobvious beauty, you appreciate the rare and even odd aspects of things.

7~You Love good stories and appreciate plants that have good storylines.

8~You are mysterious, you have a powerful sense of imagination

9~You have a Romantic and Creative nature

10~You yourself are a rare, unique soul and have a strong unstoppable inner spirit

11~You feel protective of unwanted things and make a special home for them to belong in always.

12~You are a child at heart and love the enchantment in all things

13~Most important: Even if you hate the color red , you somehow cannot help but be mesmerized by this gorgeous red dazzling creature and you must have it at all costs.
So now that you know...tell me the truth..do you love it or hate it? Are you one of the Guardians and Keepers of the rare and unwanted, the beautiful and exotic? I'd love to know either way. Don't worry, I won't be offended, for I am part-Amaranthus-Soul after all and nothing can break our kind. Nothing at all.
Victoria~

Nature's Spirit, The Song of Infinity , Poetry of Victoria Pettella

2010-07-14T08:35:00.000-07:00

Nature's Spirit

S i n g s

in the key

I n f i n i t y

b r e a t h e s

life

every color

Flies with an Eternal

H e a r t

OPEN

and FREE

Creates Magic with Every Pulse

Brings Beauty to life in all forms

Tells time with every seed and bloom...

Across a Path

of suns, stars and moons

Nature Shines New Mystery in all directions

weaves poetry in the dark

Nature is

A keeper of memory, pattern

A Guardian of Wisdom

Nature always moves towards

the shining edge

of Light

Every New Morning

Begins

with the Laughing, Radiant- Sun

And each Shimmering Night

is fastened with a Waking Spell of the Moon

Nature tells us secrets in every moment

if we are watching, if we are listening

Nature shares it's bounty ,

A Bringer of Abundance,

Harvest and Joy

Nature shines cures and medicines

and healing energies

in many forms

Nature Will remember

what we have Forgotten

That we are Whole, Perfect and in Harmony

When we Become Nature

within ourselves again

we find Home

Nature's Arms are always wide open

we are never lost

when we find our way back

to where we began

Shine in that Knowing

Nature is a mother, a father,

a sister and a brother

Guiding the Heart and Spirit to Oneness

Nature is our Universal Family

Nature does not belong to us..we belong to nature

when we allow nature to guide the way..

we Become

i m m o r t a l

in the

Magical Harmony

of Life

We become infused

with

the Music

C R E A T I O N

Nature's

b r e a t h

fills the

H e a r t

of one

who is awake to it's

E v e r f l o w i n g

Miracles, Mystery and Magic

When your Heart has become Full

with the Music

of Harmony..

Go and create ..

Become the Heart-Song of Infinity

Nature's world will Sing Brightly

and shall Never Ever

End

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Magic Prose~ Victoria Pettella

Awake with Charm and Spirit

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Thankyou Everyone for your Visits,

Kind comments

and sharings

and Always bringing Magic

to my World

Most Appreciated!

Thankyou !

Have a Magcial Day

Full of Nature's Beauty

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I am joining Friday's Nature Table

from the Magic Onions,

a beautiful magical blog..you must explore!

http://themagiconions.blogspot.com/2010/08/fridays-nature-table.html

Visit or play!

I am joining Finding Beauty Friday

http://www.dipityroad.com/flowers/early-garden-walk/comment-page-1#comment-3420

Play and Share Yours

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Have a Happy Wkd Everyone

The Beauty of Iris :Goddess of the Rainbow

2010-07-05T13:50:00.000-07:00

The Beauty of Iris

Goddess of the Rainbow

She carries Magic

in every hue

She sparkles in the Sun

and Dances in the Rain

A Portal of Beauty

A Tunnel of Painted Light

The Power of Irises

Dazzle me

So does this Gorgeous Goddess

Dancing in my garden

The Goddess of Rainbows..

I would love one

in every sparkling color

Enjoy the Powers of Iris

and the

Color-Magic

of The

Rainbow Goddess

Awake with Charm and Spirit

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Iris Magic

If the Goddess Iris

is in your Garden

you shall have

Her Special Magic

appear

in your life

in every color

Rain or Shine

All summer long

and especially

when she paints herself as

A Rainbow in the sky

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When you see her appear

Make a Wish

She willl Bless your garden

and Bring Sparkles to your life

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And then You too will Carry the Power

of the Rainbow

and the Color-magic of Iris
~Victoria Pettella~

IRIS

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Happy July Everyone

Wishing you Magic and Joy

Thankyou for visiting and adding your Sparkle

And

WELCOME

all new followers!

Victoria~

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