About the Bamboo Dowsing Pendulum

After I listed a bamboo dowsing pendulum in my free pagan supplies kit, I wanted to tell a little bit more about it. The problem was, Listia kind of limits the amount of information you can put and I didn't want anyone to feel like I was overwhelming them with too much information at once.

So for those who are interested, here's a bit more about the bamboo dowsing pendulum.

You may have never seen one like this. Most are made of silver (or another metal) and precious or semi-precious stones. I have always found this to be lacking. Too man-made and separated from Nature and the Universe. This is what gave me the idea to make something more earthy, something straight from the planet. I tried a few various things including grasses, sugar cane and various flower chains (all with varying degrees of luck with modifications) but the one that functioned the best and just 'felt' right, was bamboo.

Bamboo is great for absorbing and holding energy. This is great for sharing positive and meditative energy with others, such as is done with Reiki.

Because it will absorb energy easily it should be shielded from negative energies as much as possible. Storing it in a white or black cloth bag can accomplish this. In the event that you use it to absorb and remove negative energies it should not be used (or stored in the bag) for a week afterward to allow it to clear.

The bamboo I use has a great weight. It balances well when swinging along the 'waiting' line (in pendulum dowsing reading) ensuring you will get the clearest response possible.

I meditate with the bamboo at least three times a week (not in the winter, because it's bloody cold) which means before I ever harvest and dry it, it's charged with tons of meditative energy.

Finally, it just looks beautiful and unique. The potential designs I can make are limitless, as are the herbs and stones that can potentially be placed inside to assist with your meditation, divinations or other uses.

Did you miss the free auction? You can buy a bamboo dowsing pendulum (with various designs) at my Magic Spells and Potions Storefront.

Wiccan holidays: Samhain or Halloween

Samhain, which is on October 31, is coming up soon. Set your calendar if you weren’t already prepared for it, though I’m sure you are since Halloween is the same night.

Samhain marks a thinning of the veil between our world and the next. Spirit activity is strongest on this night and magic is extremely effective. This thinning can be used to communicate with the dead or amplify astral projection.

I am not a fan of actually communicating with the dead so my Samhain celebration never includes that. Feel free to incorporate it using a homemade Ouija board (I only recommend homemade because I have never had success with the mass produced ones) or a pendulum. Remember, you can make any celebration your own; these are just my preferences and suggestions.

I have always used Samhain as a solo holiday; I feel that the link between life and death is one that should be experienced and investigated alone. It’s a very personal matter, but you can feel free to incorporate others into this ritual. Just remember to be respectful of each other's magic strength and those with stronger techniques may wish to share their energy to help others look deeper, but should not feel obligated to do so.

Step 1: Find an item that represents Samhain for you. Halloween is actually still very close to its origins in terms of symbols, so a jack-o-lantern, skeleton or other Halloween item can work perfectly for this. The item should represent the link between life and death to you.

Step 2: Place a drink and a treat on either side of your Samhain symbol. These items should be representative of the holiday to you, too, so perhaps apple cider and a piece of your favorite candy. I use hot chocolate and a candy apple - not the healthiest, but quite tasty.

Step 3: Sit in front of your Wiccan holiday symbol and begin to meditate. Begin to feel inside of yourself. If you have ever astral projected before, go through with your normal method. If you have never done it before, Samhain is the perfect time to begin practicing. The veil is so thin the body can easily pull apart. You can follow my astral projection guide to get started (coming soon).

Step 4: As your astral self, move into your own body - not rejoining, but into your own mind - and look into yourself. You should be able to investigate your past like this. Those with stronger projection techniques (and more experience) may even be able to feel and sense out other lives. Keep in mind, it’s unlikely you will ever fully realize what you previously were, but you may get small hints and feelings of dancing, healing, having children, etc. Do not dwell on finding out who you were, just feel it.

Step 5: Slowly pull out of your mind when you are done investigating and rejoin your astral self to your body. Depending on how deeply you went, you may need to take this very slowly to avoid any trauma.

Step 6: You may feel the need to cast a spell after your investigation. Feel free to do so. Spells to energize your current life are very good after such deep astral projection. Disposing of negative energy is also good.

Step 7: If you cast a spell, finish with “So mote it be.”

Step 8: Enjoy your drink and food items.

Tips:

If you can’t succeed at astral projecting tonight, do not worry about it. Getting in touch with your inner self through simple meditation is enough to give proper reverence to the cycle of life and death.

Those with strong astral projection techniques may feel their previous life deaths. Do not be alarmed. Remain calm. This is a natural part of the life cycle and you must remember that your current body is safe.

Free Pagan Supplies

I have finally put together a kit, as I mentioned a few months ago. I had intended to do this sooner, but life kept getting in the way - okay, honestly, lazy kept getting in the way. So finally, I present to you, free pagan supplies! Everything is hand-made by me and completely safe for use. The kit includes a bamboo pendulum, mint bath salts (homemade) for weight loss, lily of the valley bath salts (homemade), my own special, earthen mixture and much more. Take advantage of this; I will probably never give away another kit quite this big.

Depending on demand I may give away other items though and different sized kits.

Interested in other free pagan supplies? Try these on for size.

Faerie tarot cards.

5 pentagram charms which can be used in making jewelry or various charms for your magic casting.

Lover's Embrace potion from Leigh's Wiccan Boutique. This is good for love magic and adding a little spice to your existing love life. Remember, always practice love spells safely!

1/2 oz - 1 oz (she doesn't weigh product) of dried jasmine.

1/2 oz - 1 oz (she doesn't weigh) of dried hops.

A pack of 12 gems good for Reiki or other energy absorption. Fair warning: I'm trying to get these and I have a ton of credits. Or maybe I'm just trying to psych you out so I can win them easier. These beautiful stones are also from Leigh's Wiccan Boutique and if you miss out on the auction you can buy them from her Etsy store for $2.50 for the set of 6.

Edit: This is a very old post and this particular kit is long gone. Please do not send me addresses in the comment section; you shouldn't be posting those things online in public anyway. I keep removing them to try and protect your anonymity.

If you are still looking for more free kits or Wiccan supplies, look around the site I've linked above. There are many stores offering free supplies there.