Modern Magic

We need magic right now, and lots of it. More than that, we need to remember that we are magical, extraordinary, and creative to the bone. I loved the Harry Potter stories. When I saw the Hogwarts Express pull into the station, I wanted to jump onboard. I wanted to go HOME. I think those stories tugged at me, and at all of us, because at some level we believe we are magical, but have forgotten our magic. Harry Potter's story resurrected a hope: We are not "muggles" but magical creatures after all!

The women's group I am part of is creating Charms, Blessings and Invocations this week. I took my homework to heart, for I know I am in need of some modern magic as I move into my sixth week of sheltering in place. Here is the simple charm I created. Feel free to use it liberally!

A Charm for Banishing Fear and Worry

Voice of Worry, Voice of Fear,

I banish you from listening ear.

By rising moon and setting sun,

Your hold upon my heart is done.

Try that one next time you find yourself worrying about the future. I promise you it requires no special skill or practice!

I thought I'd go one step further and create myself a medicine bag. You can see its contents in the photo above. It contains a Greek "mati" for protection, seaglass to remind me to be open to transformation, feathers to remind me of my wings, a pearl for tears, a crystal for illumination, a shell from The Sea Ranch for inspiration, and a message in a bottle to carry my prayer for the future.

While I sit at home, I will not be idly waiting for someone to fix the world for me. I will be inviting magic into my life, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, and waking up to this bright, new beginning. I hope you will join me in creating magic. What else is "remembering our wings" if not remembering our magic?