Everyone knows I love a good fairy mermaid witchy story!!! I also love creating magic spells, one in particular which I call Ledabelle's Fairy Dust. I always sprinkle some on my friends when they are going thru rough times or need a parking spot, and I especially use them on my clients so they can manifest their desires! 
Spells of course when used in white light are always fun!!! It's truly a form of using law of attraction and useful for healings as well ;) 
My sister Tammie and I are working on creating tons of different magic spells for everyone to use during New Moons and Full Moons! Stay tuned!!! 

But for now I would love to share one of my favorite spells that my first Reiki teacher Gail Thackray shared! 
Gail traveled to England this past summer and met a modern day white witch from Glastonbury. 
Her name is Witch Willow and she is a practicing witch in England. You can find Witch Willow on a BBC television series called "Witch School"! Love it!!! 
The spell she shared with Gail is called Knot Magic. So let's begin!!! 

                                                                                Knot Magic

The use of cords or strings in magic is very ancient, beginning with the cord magic practiced by Egyptian magicians, to the knot charms used by medieval witches to loose storms. Cords still play a large part in modern day Witchcraft and are used in a variety of form from Handfastings (marriage rituals) and Initiations. A common use is in spell casting.

Cord (or knot) magic is a simple, yet effective way to work magic. The only thing you need to do this kind of magic is a cord of at lease 1 metre (3 feet).  Some Practitioners use a cord or cords that are 9 feet long and are worn about their waists during rituals, and others make a girdle from blessed and consecrated cords worn around their waist to hang their ritual tools from. This cord also becomes another circle of protection.

The principal behind cord magic is simple. You tie nine knots into the cord in a certain pattern, as you tie the knots you are binding your intent, and therefore the spell, into the cord. The cord is usually kept either until the spell has worked or more usually the knots are released one by one over a certain moon time. For example if you want to bring something into your life the knots will be made at a New Moon, the cord would be kept safe and then nine days before the Full Moon one knot per evening would be released culminating with the last knot being freed on the Full Moon itself. If the spell is to banish something from your life then the knots would be tied just after the Full Moon, when the Moon is Waning, diminishing in size, and the releasing of the knots would start nine days before the Dark Moon, culminating on the Dark itself.

Method
First choose the color cord you need for your magical purpose and the Moon Phase best suited to your Magic.

Cast your circle in the usual way and when ready light some Purification Incense if you have some.  Relax your body and focus your intent, ground and centre yourself as you would before any magical working.  Hold the cord in the smoke of the Incense to purify and cleanse it from any past influences. Think about what it is you want to accomplish and infuse it with good energy. Then tie a knot in the order that the diagram shows below. At the tying of the last knot, the ninth, all the energy is directed into the cord and its knots, with a final visualization of the object of the magical work. The power has been raised and is now stored.

With each knot concentrate on the reason you are performing the spell.  It is also advisable to tie a piece of red thread to the second knot you tie to help you remember which order you tied them when it comes to releasing the knots later.


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x---------------x--------------x---------------x---------------x
 
x-----x-------x---------------x----------------x---------------x
 
x-----x-------x---------------x----------------x-------x-------x
 
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While you are tying the knots remember to keep foremost in your mind you intent and visualise the power starting to rise.

A traditional rhyme is often chanted whilst performing Cord Magic. Each line is spoken when tying the appropriate knot:

"By knot one, this spells begun"
"By knot two, it cometh true"
"By knot three, so mote it be"
"By knot four, this power I store"
"By knot five, this spells alive"
"By knot six, this spell I fix"
"By knot seven, events I'll leaven"
"By knot eight, it will be fate"
"By knot nine, what’s done is mine"

Keep this cord close to you, kept safe within a black pouch or wrapped in black material, until the time is right to release the power contained within. Speak to no one of your spell to keep its power but above all believe in what you have done and it will work.

Although you tied them all at the same time during the same ritual, they must be untied one at a time approaching the correct Moon and over nine evenings, so that the power is released steadily. They must be released in the same order in which they were tied; this is why it was important to mark your second knot.

So, on the first night light some incense and a candle, hold the cord in your hands, again rocking to raise energy and visualizing your intent.  When you deem the time ready, untie the FIRST knot. Place the cord back in its bag and keep close to you.  One the second night, release the SECOND knot in the same way as before, and so on until the night of the correct Moon phase and the NINTH and final knot.  When you are ready to untie this last knot release it with a SHOUT.

Red:
Strength, health, vigour, sexual love, desire, passion, courage, victory, and the colour red also stimulates energy and vitality.
Pink:
Honor, morality, friendship, romantic love and emotional healing.
Black:
Discord, loss, confusion, banishing, hexing, removing hexes and magic to absorb or remove anything.
Gold:
Rituals to enhance energy and power, vitality, success, luck, encouragement, adaptability, stimulation, attraction, self empowerment.
Green:
Money, prosperity, renewal, fertility, luck, Earth rituals and can also be used in healing.
Dark Blue:
Creativity, peace, communication, deep meditation, impulsiveness, depression, changeability, justice, organization.


I will be using the Success Spell tonight during the New Moon meditation so therefore if you try it tonight that means you want to bring something in to your life! And you are to untie the first knot on Wednesday, October 29th, 2014. 
The ninth knot is to be untied on the Full Moon which is on Thursday, November 6th, 2014.
Remember things to have in handy for your spell tonight:
1. The color cord of your choice.
2. Incense
3. Red string
4. Black pouch or black material
5. Your positive and opened mind

Looking forward to hearing your testimonial on the witchy Success Spell! 
It's all about the power of intention and visualization!!! YAY! 

And remember: 
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!! 

Love and light,
Leda xxx


Photo Courtesy of Kim Dreyer

Starting tomorrow there will be an immense amount of energy entering your life! Buckle up! Its a magical time!
The New Moon in Scorpio enters your orbit on Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 at around 4:58pm EST. 
Exactly an hour later at 5:58pm EST there will be a partial Solar Eclipse in the Taurus-Scorpio axis. And we are still in Mercury Retrograde until Sunday, October 26th! I can't wait for it to leave!!! I'm done with electronic issues! Goodbye! 
I strongly suggest to keep in mind that although we always have a date set for when Mercury goes direct, the energy still lingers around for about another 2 weeks! I wouldn't make any electronic purchases until November 9th, just to be safe!

New Moons represent new beginnings. The new moon is a time to plant your seeds for the future, an energetic portal to pull in what you'd like to manifest. When the Moon is new, the Sun and Moon are aligned in the same zodiac sign. In this case, it's in Scorpio. This means that the energy is completely concentrated on that particular sign. The New Moon is a perfect time to set your intentions for things you'd like to create, develop, and manifest into your life. When setting your intentions, it's important you know exactly what you want to draw into your life. Being very clear on what it is you want to manifest in your life is crucial during a New Moon. Sometimes knowing exactly what you want to bring into your life is not very clear for most people and that's okay. Instead perhaps work on asking for help in the forgiveness, sharing, confidence, courage, or awakening department. That's always a good thing! 
Since you are entering in a New Moon in Scorpio, some of you may be having overwhelming quirky insights or feeling like you want to run away. If you feel like others are not being of service to you, DON'T pressure them. This is simply part of the process of taking a look inside of yourself for further guidance. Scorpio moons tend to make people retreat and for Taurus, Leo and Aquarius, that's always a great thing! 
If you are feeling a sense of urgency to fix others, keep in mind that it will not be in your best interest to do so, but know it's the lunar phase clouding your judgment. Which I will be discussing further in a bit. 
Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Pisces: Give in to your sensual side this moon cycle, trust me you will be glad you did!!! 

This partial Solar Eclipse is also a magical one! All about new beginnings! This effect can be felt up to six months after the actual date of the eclipse. This one is in the sign of Scorpio which is ruled by Pluto. Which means matters of: intimacy, money, power, control and sharing will all be a strong focus on a personal level. This eclipse is about new beginnings regarding all these matters. It's about strengthening yourself from the inside out. Emotions will be extreme and sense of fears towards loss, betrayal and exposure of vulnerability will be discovered. 
Financial & emotional investments will be shined on and challenged. This is an excellent time to work on empowering yourself against debts, intense behaviors, and addictions. Do your best to focus on the good Scorpion traits like being 
passionate, focused, resourceful, deep and perceptive and see how you can add them to your daily life. 
During this Solar Eclipse you have to figure out a way to transform your worries regarding relationships, debts, career, addictions into being free of the emotional burden against it. This eclipse conjuncts Venus so its a great time to apply the love energy but since you are still in Mercury Retrograde you may feel the pressure in regards to relationships. 
If you are single and looking for your twin flame this is the perfect opportunity to set your intentions to meet that special someone! The new moon always supports anything new and with this magical solar eclipse you have the full opening for a new relationship! If you are in a rocky and toxic relationship, beware that the eclipse may put a full end to the relationship in order for you to begin a new you. 
Things always get revealed during an eclipse so you can end in order to start new. 
Not everyone feels the eclipse in the same way. Those with personal planets being activated by the degree of the eclipse will be the ones to feel the most effects on a personal level. 
The last time there was a solar eclipse at the same degree as this month's eclipse was on October 23rd, 1976 and October 24th, 1995.  
This is the final eclipse in a series falling in the Taurus-Scorpio axis. The last set of Taurus-Scorpio eclipses was in 2002-2003. Try to think back to these dates and see what circumstances you were surrounded with so you can understand what type of energy you will deal with now!

So remember this partial Solar Eclipse New Moon in Scorpio starting tomorrow is a magical one! It's the most friendly eclipse of the year! You have a gateway of opportunities available to begin a new you! Start fresh, reboot! 
A chance to move, start a new career, begin a new relationship, end a toxic relationship, time for engagements,     baby talk, birth, marriage, new ideas, promotions and a whole bunch of magical mystical and miraculous manifestations!!! Reduce your projects into smaller parts because there is no need to overwhelm yourself in this new moon cycle! 
Avoid letting all the intense emotions that is out there cloud your judgment and instead find a way to transform all those heightened emotions into something positive towards your new self!  
It's all about making sure you are crystal clear on what you desire in order to set your intentions tomorrow! 
Please write down your intentions within 8hrs following the exact time of the New Moon! That's important :) 
Meditating and getting an energy healing during this time is extremely helpful as well! 

For those of you who live in NYC and would like to attend my New Moon meditation please feel free to email me at [email protected] for location. 
I will host the meditation tomorrow Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30pm and everyone is welcomed to join us remotely from wherever you are. There is no time and space so you will all be able to draw in and feel the same energy! 
I will be doing a Success Spell as well and will post the details tomorrow morning so everyone can join in on the fun and manifest their one desire! 

Happy New Moon in Scorpio my angels!!! It's going to be a BIG MAGICAL ONE!!! 

And remember: 
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!! 

Love and light,
Leda xxx

This past weekend from Friday, October 17 until Sunday, October 19th, The New Life Expo was held at the Hotel Pennsylvania in NYC. The New Life Expo is the largest holistic health, alternative medicine, anti-aging, metaphysical and spiritual expo for over 24 years founded by Mark Becker. 
I had the pleasure to attend this past weekend and what a treat it was! There were over 200 exhibitors and speakers from all over the world. I love that you have a little bit of everything mixed in together from Vegan food to essential oils, to healing crystals to psychic readings! It's just a magical place for all the spiritual geeksters like myself to attend and feel right at home! And of course for anyone who is new or simply curious about spirituality or alternative medicine, this is the place for you to meet tons of people! Plus word on the street is it's also a place where singles can mingle! :)

The first class that grabbed my attention was Lee Ann Somers' class. I decided to go and sit in and connect with her angelic spirit. It was my first time sitting in her lecture and meeting her. We immediately connected! I loved her class! She began by describing her awakening towards healing and the angelic realm. Prior to her awakening she had no real interest in spirituality or any communication with God, but one day she sat in a class on How To Meet Your Guardian Archangel. After participating in the guided meditation she was able to meet her guardian Archangel Gabriel. This was the beginning of her amazing spiritual journey. Lee Ann shared a few more angelic interactions during her sessions with clients and then lead us into a beautiful and special meditation and connected us to our guardian Archangel. My Archangel of course came thru and gave me a message I actually needed to hear on something I was being stubborn about the day before. So for me it was perfect! Although I am a huge Archangel person and I am constantly working with them to heal my clients and I speak to them on a daily basis, there are some occasions where I can be a bit stubborn when it comes to my personal love life. (I am a girlie girl after all!) 
Being in Lee Ann's class truly made me sit still and deal with it! 
Our Archangels are here to assist us on our daily journey, and its great to allow and trust them to help us manifest things in life we desire! This is why they chose to help us from the other side. They have the ability and knowledge to help guide us in the right direction. They can even help you with a term paper at school, meeting the person of your dreams or even with a promotion at work! 
The next day I saw Lee Ann Somers by her booth and she actually gave me a full reading! She was right on with everything she said and even worked with Archangel Hilarion to handle a few things :) Thanks Lee Ann!!!!! 
Lee Ann Somers offers healing sessions, classes, and meditation CDs. 
Feel free to check her out at her website: www.LeeAnnSomers.com

The next class I attended was the amazing numerologist Michelle Buchanan. Her class was completely packed and she dedicated the class to teaching all of us how to find our current name number and our life path number. 
Michelle explained that Numerology is the ancient science of numbers, which each number contributing a unique vibration to the story of your life. It originally dates back thousands of years to the ancient civilizations of Atlantis, Babylon, China, Egypt, India, and Greece. It is said to have been created by Pythagoras, the Greek mystic and mathematician, more than 2,500 years ago and now currently used around the world today include the Kabbalistic, Chinese, and Tamil/Indian system. Of course you can read more of this in-depth in Michelle's book The Numerology Guidebook. I loved how everyone was eager to learn their life path numbers and although some of us already knew our numbers it was great to hear Michelle's meaning of each number. With Numerology you are able to discover what your life purpose actually is and how to understand yourself and others. 
I also stopped by her booth to say hello and she gave me a reading! YAY! 
I have to say she has a very special and unique gift how she is able to channel all her readings. Extremely gifted and I completely support her! 
She gifted me her book as well which I already started reading and it's amazing how she is able to educate the reader on how to find their Destiny, Soul, Personality, Life Path, Karmic Lesson, Maturity, Birth Day and even Current name numbers and the actual meanings behind each one! She's amazing! You can even figure out your friends, family members or loved ones numbers and meaning!!! Its really great! 
Michelle Buchanan will be in NYC until Monday, October 27th for in person readings! 
You can also attend her Numerology Workshop in NYC on Sunday, October 26th from 1pm-5pm at Quest Bookshop 240 E. 53rd Street. Cost: $60.00. It's a class you don't want to miss! 
Hay House author Michelle Buchanan's book is titled The Numerology Guidebook Uncover Your Destiny and the BluePrint of Your Life. You can find it at your local Barnes and Noble or anywhere online. 
www.MichelleBuchanan.co.nz 

One of my favorite lectures is always with the fabulous Jill Dahne! Her class is always packed and quite fun! 
"Jill Dahne is the #1 Love Psychic in the World" as quoted in the book 100 Top Psychics. She has been on radio and television since the age of 6 years old. Her life was chronicled on Lifetime Television as the #1 Love Psychic for all of the marriages and relationships she has predicted throughout her life, over 1,000 to date. She has also been on Court TV for unsolved murder cases and missing children. 
Her lectures at the New Life Expo are always the most popular one! It's completely packed and she even shares world and stock predictions! This year she strongly suggested that everyone invest in Stem Cells. In the past she had predicted her client would get involved in a new venture that would be extraordinary for people suffering with addictions. It manifested and there is a new implant that will end any type of alcohol or drug addictions. It's FDA approved and will hit the market in late November. Jill is standing behind it and strongly suggested everyone invests immediately once the stock name is out. Stay posted on her site for more details! 
She gave quite a few love predictions to the members in the audience. When it comes to love, Jill always has great advice to give to all her clients and people that attend her classes. She suggested that if you are single and looking to date, always date 3 people at the same time. She is a big believer in online dating. She explains its not the people that have the problem when you meet them, its all about the timing. She explained to not wear rings as it prevents you from meeting someone new. She said when its the right person you will have this special glow to you! Emotional connection is the most important factor to have in a marriage or a relationship.
Jill also explained to never go by the outside of a person go by the inside because the personality of the relationship and the personality of the person forms the relationship. You can be attracted to the person but it's what's inside that forms the relationship. 
Jill Dahne is currently working on her book When One Door Closes, Another Door Opens, Conversations with Jill Dahne. 
You can schedule a private session with Jill Dahne via her website: www.JillDahne.com

One other class that stood out for me was Psychic Medium Joan Carra. She was really great and had such a hysterical way to connect with the class. Joan actually had my friend Lina's grandmother come thru and gave her a special reading in class that left my friend crying with happiness to know that her grandmother is by her side everyday. Joan was able to describe how my friend's grandmother passed away and her personality. She gave her a special message. Joan leads group Seance in NYC and you can learn more about her and her work at www.PsychicJoanCarra.com

The New Life Expo should be in NYC back in March as well as in Florida and Canada. Feel free to check out their website at www.NewLifeExpo.com 

Life is all about sharing your love, light, and wisdom with the world. That's why I am a firm believer in supporting other light workers that are on this journey like myself to share our light in order to heal and assist others in finding their light and owning their power! 
Love to you all! 

And remember: 
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!! 

Love and light,
Leda xxx


Photo Courtesy: Jill Dahne

Starting today and tomorrow is all about pure magic with major changes!!! The Full Moon in Aries tomorrow is a big one! Comes with a Lunar Eclipse, Blood Moon and a Hunter's Moon (first full moon after the Harvest Moon), all while sitting on the Grand Fire Trine and dealing with Mercury Retrograde! Can I get a woot woot?!?! 

On Wednesday, October 8th, the Full Moon is in the sign of Aries, opposite the Sun in Libra. Moons usually influences emotions, relationships and home. Try to keep your emotions in check this month as this Full Moon in Aries can have your temper flying off the charts! You will probably find a lot of emotional issues in your relationships but do your best to not react. Take it from me, as I already did a boo boo this past weekend! Yikes! It's best to just zip the lip! I know its hard but this month you must really try. This is where compassion in your heart kicks in. Work on truly having compassion for others, especially if you claim to love them. If you allow yourself to indulge in the urge of wanting to argue with a friend or loved one, you will regret it later on this month. 
This is also a good time to end a relationship with someone you have been dragging your feet with or a toxic friend that has been draining you. If you have tried to make it work in all ways possible, then this is the perfect time to exit with tons of healing light. 
This is also a fantastic time to start a new relationship! You will find that you will be able to start a new beginning in all aspects of your life, whether its relationships, jobs or projects! 
Anything regarding your home like painting your room, or handling household repairs will be supported by this Full Moon. 
Physical fitness will be a big one this month! You will feel the urge to get in shape or take some yoga classes. 
Extremely good luck will surround Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus (me!), Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Scorpio and Virgo.
Aries Moons bring out the desire for a fresh new start or a new opportunity. Be careful with the "get rich quick" desires this month. Some of you may find it very hard to focus this month but hang in there. Keep in mind that Libra, Capricorn and Cancer may be very grumpy this month!
The Full Moon is a feminine energy so tap into your creative side tonight and tomorrow night! Use all that female energy to manifest all your desires! 

Lunar Eclipses are powerful full moons that are meant to change your life! A total course corrector! It forces you to make changes. A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the shadow of the moon is on the earth which happens every six months when the Sun, Earth and Moon are completely perfectly aligned. 
This Eclipse in Aries could cause a bit of drama in your relationships. Try your hardest to be patient! Don't jump ahead and become reactive. You will find yourself wishing you bit your lip instead! 
So remember: no reaction is always the best reaction!  (Thanks Dana!) 
Eclipses also love to reveal hidden agendas. So keep in mind a secret that was kept from you will be shed to light!
The revelation will most likely effect you or someone very close to you. So be ready to stay calm. 
This Eclipse especially is all about "Wait before taking action". So remember that quote all week and month for that matter! 

From October 4th to October 26th we are in the state of Mercury Retrograde. Whenever Mercury Retrograde pays us a visit it's usually a bit chaotic! All your electronics start to act up, whether its your computer not working, texts not coming through or missing emails and its best NOT to purchase any electronics during this time. Most likely you will find yourself returning or replacing the item. 
Some people experience extremely intense miscommunications with their teachers at school, co-workers, and most of all, their loved ones. Never fun for me! Restriction and no reaction is the best tool this month during this phase! 
But if you think positive, you can use Mercury Retrograde to finish old projects and ideas you left behind! Mercury Retrograde supports us in closing up any loose ends and situations that were left behind. So go ahead and contact an old buddy or travel to a place you've already been to before. If you're thinking of traveling to a new place, I would suggest waiting until November or else you may be delayed at the airport or your luggage may go missing! At least that what lovers of astrology believe! 
An ex from the past may come back around during a retrograde period, so if there is some unfinished healing to do, this is the perfect time to do so. 

The Hunter's Moon starts tonight, Tuesday, October 7th, 2014.
Our Wiccan friends call the Hunter's Moon the Shedding Moon or the Falling Leaf moon. Many believe that the veils between worlds are the thinnest on this night. So pay close attention to all visions and messages received at this time. Those wishing to connect with their loved ones may wish to do so tonight as the bridge between both worlds is easiest to cross! 
Regardless if you are a believer or not, it's a magical and powerful time to connect with the Hunter's Moon. Just by connecting to its energy and giving thanks for all your blessings will create great opportunities for you and your loved ones. Go ahead and give it a try! 

We are currently sitting in The Grand Fire Trine which began on October 1st and will last until October 10th, 2014. 
Uranus is transiting Aries and from October 1st - 10th will be forming a triangle with Mars in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Leo. This is an extremely LUCKY time!!!
Mars as the planet of power and initiative, Jupiter as the planet of success, and Uranus as the planet of change. 
This is the perfect time to start a new job, a new project or play the lotto! Hey, you never know! 
The Grand Fire Trine bring you visions and the energy to bring your visions to life!!! So this would be a great time to write down your intentions with emotions! Good luck!!! 

As you can see, this month is a very intense one. There is a massive opportunity for a brand NEW YOU! 
You can reset your button and start over! Begin a new life, new job, new projects, new relationships, all while working very hard to keep your emotions in check. Some of you will feel extremely anxious, overwhelmed, upset, emotional, angry but remember you are not alone. Its a universal thing and with a bit of grounding or a healing session, you will be fine! Always surround yourself with a lot of white light for protection.
Some of us just finished celebrating a brand new year and judgment day, so there is an amazing energy of renewal for everyone! Do your best to stay positive and connect to the power inside of you to create miracles in your life! 
All things are possible!!! 

You can see the Lunar Eclipse/Blood Moon:
Eastern Daylight Time (October 8, 2014)
Partial umbral eclipse begins: 5:15 a.m. EDT on October 8
Total eclipse begins: 6:25 a.m. EDT
Greatest eclipse: 6:55 a.m. EDT
Total eclipse ends: 7:24 a.m. EDT
Partial eclipse ends: 8:34 a.m. EDT

A big thank you to my sister Tammie for her expertise in Astrology! I was truly inspired by her knowledge!

And remember: 
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!! 

Love and light,
Leda xxx