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V is for Voodoo - Pagan Blog Project

I remember the first time I was introduced to voodoo.


My dad always had a ton of books around and one of them was about folklore.

In this book I found a section on hoodoo, or voodoo.

I was completely fascinated.

Growing up in the bible belt, it wasn't easy to find out what the rest of the world was learning/practicing/doing.

This was way before internet, way before I knew about other religions and spiritual natures.

This book even had spells! I had to try it out.

All I remember is - it involved an onion and breaking up a couple.

Which now I think back - isn't very nice!

I was in high school and ready to experiment. 
Totally NOT thinking about "do no harm" rules and all that.

I did the spell over the weekend. On Monday, the couple broke up. Coincidence? I don't know. 
Couples are always breaking up in high school. 

I tried out a couple more spells in the book - 
they both came to fruition.

Pretty amazing!

By Louis Martinie and Sallie Ann Glassman
Life happened, I stopped dabbling, and didn't think about voodoo until I was in New Orleans in 2000. Again, I was completely fascinated. I love the story of Marie Laveau. I love the candles, the charms, the love for ancestors, and the mystery.

I was gifted 
The New Orleans 
Voodoo Tarot cards. 
I still get them out from time to time. 

I still love voodoo lore and magic.

Let's get out the cards and see what they have to tell us today.

La Sirene ~ Congo ~Water
La Sirene is the mermaid. 

She is the great bridge between the 
depths of the seas and the dry land.
She is a loa responsible for the sacred songs 
of the Voodoo ceremony.
These songs combine spoken word and music bringing fascination and strong focus. 

Blue is her color.

Her power is empathy.

She is all about the emotional connection.

Beautiful card. I love her.
Do you consider yourself empathic?
I know I'm an empath.
It isn't always easy, but there is something special 
when you connect with others on a deep emotional level.
Your heart expands and 
it's a beautiful thing.
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I'm super excited to be a part of 
The Pagan Blog Project

Every Friday experience the alphabet of spirituality 
and pagan goodness.

Check out the list of excellent blogs for week 44 of the letter V.
The Pagan Blog Project Week 44 - V
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Side effects of taking this class may include 
and are not limited to:


increased imagination

spiritual growth
excitement for life
clarity
finding your life purpose
flourishing relationships
insatiable desire for authenticity
successful business
random bouts of laughter
experiencing moments of aha
renewed creativity 
positive transformation

Class is $350, however sign up by November 3 and you get a super duper early bird special price of just $100.
Plus sign up now and get 
a free one-on-one life coaching session. 
(Value of $125-so it's like I'm saving you $25 bucks and gifting you a year long transformative course! )


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Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?
Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin? 

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Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy
 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

The Muse News 10/30/14 "My Business Is Prosperous"

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Have you signed up for the Magickal Modalities e-course?
Check out the details and sign up here.

Class is $350, however I'm offering a super duper early bird special price of just $100 going on 
through November 3. 
Plus sign up now and get 
a free one-on-one coaching session with me. 
(Value of $125-so it's like I'm saving you $25 bucks and gifting you a year long transforming course!)

Side effects of taking this class may include and 
are not limited to:
increased imagination
spiritual growth
excitement for life
clarity
finding your life purpose
flourishing relationships
insatiable desire for authenticity
successful business
random bouts of laughter
experiencing moments of aha
renewed creativity 
positive transformation


*************
Are you facing a huge transition in your life?
Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?
Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin? 

Book your free 20 minute consultation with me today.

Click here.

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy
 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

Local Artist Holiday Sale - This Saturday, November 1


November 1, Saturday – 11am-5pm 
 Local Artist Holiday Sale 

I’ll be selling all my funky and spiritual crafts – 
super duper Holiday Sale to get rid of all my inventory 
to clear up space for coaching. 

Come out for your Holiday shopping

 1359 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher, NC 
 828-275-2755


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Have you signed up for the Magickal Modalities e-course?
Check out the details and sign up here.

Class is $350, however I'm offering a super duper early bird special price of just $100 going on 
through November 3. 
Plus sign up now and get a free one-on-one coaching 
session with me. 

Side effects of taking this class may include and 
are not limited to:
increased imagination
spiritual growth
excitement for life
clarity
finding your life purpose
flourishing relationships
insatiable desire for authenticity
successful business
random bouts of laughter
experiencing moments of aha
renewed creativity 
positive transformation


*************
Are you facing a huge transition in your life?
Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?
Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin? 

Book your free 20 minute consultation with me today.

Click here.

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy
 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

Tapping Tuesday - My Business is Prosperous

Welcome to I'd That That - Tapping Tuesday!

Today we are going to tap along with an
affirmation from Louise Hay's book
Inner Wisdom: Meditations for the Heart & Soul

Follow along with the video and let's watch our businesses grow!

My business is prosperous.
Inner Wisdom:Meditations for the Heart & Soul by Louise Hay

I am divinely guided, so my business prospers, 
expands, and grows.

I now choose to release any 
negative thoughts about cash-flow limitations.

I open my consciousness to a quantum leap of prosperity 
by thinking and accepting that 
large amounts of money flood to my bank account.

I have plenty to use, to spare, and to share.

The law of prosperity keeps 
the flow of cash moving in abundant amounts.

It pays my bills and brings me everything I need and more.

I now choose to be a living example of 
prosperity consciousness.

I live and work in comfort and ease and beauty.

I have inner peace and security.

I watch with joy and gratitude as 
my business continually grows and 
prospers far beyond my expectations.

I bless my business with love.

This week's tweetable -
I watch with joy and gratitude as 
my business continually grows and prospers.

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Have you signed up for the Magickal Modalities e-course?
Check out the details and sign up here.

Class is $350, however I'm offering a super duper early bird special price of just $100 going on 
through November 3. 
Plus sign up now and get a free one-on-one coaching 
session with me. 

Side effects of taking this class may include and 
are not limited to:
increased imagination
spiritual growth
excitement for life
clarity
finding your life purpose
flourishing relationships
insatiable desire for authenticity
successful business
random bouts of laughter
experiencing moments of aha
renewed creativity 
positive transformation


*************
Are you facing a huge transition in your life?
Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?
Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin? 

Book your free 20 minute consultation with me today.

Click here.

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy
 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

Huge Announcement - Transformative e-course starting in January - Sign up now.

The year 2001 was a big year for me.
My life changed dramatically.
My college sweetheart and I got a divorce.
I was completely devastated.
However, from that darkness I found light.
I experienced a spiritual awakening,
and it was absolutely beautiful.

Since then I am always on the path of self-discovery.
Along the way I have found numerous modalities 
that keep me grounded, keep me authentic, 
and keep me feeling magickal.
I call them my 
Magickal Modalities.

I want to share them with you.
I want to tell you my secrets.

So, I'm offering an e-course.

Yup!
Are you excited?
You should be. 
Magickal Modalities is an entire year filled with inspirations, lessons, tips, and so much more that will transform your life.

Your journey to self-discovery begins January 5.


13 Magickal Modalities - 4 weeks per topic
52 Magickal Weeks


We'll cover self-care, affirmations, journaling, goal-setting, vision boards, sacred space, solitude, and so much more.


**Something else very cool about this e-course - 
it is the basis for the book I'm writing.**

At the end of 2015, I will have my book based on these amazing 
13 modalities and you can be a part of it!

Yes!

You can be a part of my book. 
Your quotes, pictures, stories, etc. may all be used-
all with your permission of course!

Side effects of taking this class may include and 
are not limited to:
increased imagination
spiritual growth
excitement for life
clarity
finding your life purpose
flourishing relationships
insatiable desire for authenticity
successful business
random bouts of laughter
experiencing moments of aha
renewed creativity 
positive transformation

The class will be $350 for the entire year,
however if you sign up now
you get a sweet deal -
special early bird price of $100.

The extra special early bird price of $100 is good 
through November 3. 

Sign up today!

Bonus Gift - The 1st 30 folks to sign up will also get
a one-on-one life coaching session. 
(valued at $125)

Wait - recap- what all do you get?
- An entire year of Magickal classes based on 13 different modalities
- A private Facebook group
- A chance to be featured in my book 
- If you sign up now, a free one-on-one life coaching session

Are you ready to incorporate magick into your daily life?

Start your 2015 headed in the right direction.
Sign up for Magickal Modalities today.



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Are you facing a huge transition in your life?

Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?

Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin? 

Book your free 20 minute consultation with me today. 
Click here.

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy

 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

Online Course Coming in January


I'm super duper excited - 
I'm offering a magickal online course starting in January!

I present 13 Magickal Modalities that I have discovered through the last 13 years that keep me authentic, keep me grounded,
and keep me happy!

More details coming soon.

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Are you facing a huge transition in your life?

Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?

Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin? 

Book your free 20 minute consultation with me today.

Click here.


Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy
 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

The Muse News 10/23

It's Thursday - so that means it is time for
The Muse News, my newsletter.

Click here to read it!



This week's tweetable:
"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.
- Oscar Wilde 

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Are you facing a huge transition in your life?

Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?

Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin? 

Book your free 20 minute consultation with me today.

Click here.


Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy
 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

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Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy

 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

Tapping Tuesday - Self Love

Welcome to I'd That That - Tapping Tuesday!

Today we are embracing ourselves.
Do you love yourself? Do you struggle with self love?
Follow along with today's I'd Tap That! video 
and take the steps forward to self love. 

This week's tweetable:
"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." 
- Oscar Wilde 
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Are you facing a huge transition in your life?

Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?

Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin? 

Book your free 20 minute consultation with me today.

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Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy
The Magick Muse
 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

Online Group Coaching - Topic: Decluttering

Do you have some decluttering to do?

Decluttering has tons of positive side effects -
you'll be less stressed, healthier, you'll save money, you'll have more time, you'll have more space, you'll have more control, more energy, and more clarity!

I want all that!

Join my monthly online coaching group, so you can work on decluttering inside and out.

Tips, talks, and a bit about feng shui.

Let's discover how to get rid of all that does not serve your soul.

When: Thursday, October 30 at 7pm EST.
Where: Google Hangout
Cost: $25


The group is small - total of 10 people - so reserve your spot today!

The Benefits of Group Coaching
  1. You build connections.
  2. You end up with diverse perspectives that gets the brain going.
  3. It cost tons less than one-on-one coaching.
  4. The group is small, no more than 10 people total. 
  5. Highly effective and an efficient use of time. 
  6. Held in a non-judgemental safe space.
  7. You are with others with similar challenges.
  8. You gain motivation with coaching and group support.
  9. You create accountability so you actually do what you been saying you are going to do. Action!
  10. Group coaching feeds your soul. 


Reserve your spot for clarity by clicking on 
the paypal button below.

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Are you facing a huge transition in your life?

Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?

Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin? 

Book your free 20 minute consultation with me today. 
Click here.

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy

 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

U is for Uzume - Pagan Blog Project

Uzume
From The Goddess Oracle by Amy Sophia Marashinsky
Illustrated by Hrana Janto

~Laughter~

Before the Rock Cave of Heaven
where Amaterasu Omi Kami, the Sun Goddess
had hidden her radiant face
where all the assembled Gods and Goddesses had tried
and failed
to lure her out
I stepped up to the Cave
with utmost seriousness
with grave determination
with proper decorum and a lofty mien
and with a bump and a bump and a bump bump bump bump
lifted my kimono and revealed myself in ways
that caused the mouths of the exalted ones
to water and fall open
Then I played puppet with my labia
and paid myself a little lip service
I heaved my breast over one shoulder
then the other over the other
and landed on my ass
with a bump and a bump and a bump bump bump bump
amidst the explosions of laughter and merriment
of the esteemed crowd
With breasts tied in a knot
my legs spread like a welcome mat
I called in the Spirits
and offered them my body...
but they refused to take it
The crowd howled and laughed as I continued my dance
till Amaterasu Omi Kami couldn't stand it any longer
and rushed out to see what was what
And thus did laughter
win the Sun Goddess from her dark cave
and bring light and warmth back into the world
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Uzume is my kind of woman!
Bawdy dancing and letting it all hang out.

YES!

Uzume dances her free and fun self into our lives 
reminding us to
LAUGH.

Yes, laugh.
Laughter really is the best medicine.

Laughter helps us through difficult times.
It relaxes us. It makes us smile.
It increases our endorphins.
We feel better when we laugh.

No matter what you are going through, find the humor in it.
Laugh and see the humor in all of life's challenges.
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I'm super excited to be a part of 
The Pagan Blog Project

Every Friday experience the alphabet of spirituality 
and pagan goodness.

Check out the list of excellent blogs for week 2 of the letter U.
The Pagan Blog Project Week 2 - U

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Are you facing a huge transition in your life?

Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?

Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin? 

Book your free 20 minute consultation with me today. 
Click here.

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy

 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.