First Quarter

 The moon is in Leo, which is a barren sign; do not plant. With that being said, some folks think it's the perfect sign for planting tobacco. Maybe because it's a fiery thing that kills people. IDK. 

It is a good sign to remove obstacles and try new hairstyles. Focus on your self, how others perceive you, and your goals.

I can't tell if the tesseract spell is working. The same things seems to happen over and over, which is getting on my nerves. None of the things I asked for have happened yet, but I am closer to having a few. I may need to break the spell down into smaller parts- say if the garden continues to be fruitful, or the savings account continues to grow. Maybe if the gas tank stays full.

Or maybe I should be more patient and let things happen. 

I will say I have learned more about Witchcraft on tiktok than I learned in the last 20 years of practicing. Without tiktok, I wouldn't have thought of a tesseract spell. tiktok has shown me many things. Witches need to be together for growth. 

Sometimes tiktok gives me ideas. I watched a video of a person photographing their products over a mirror. I decided to do that, but I'm going to use a mirror I typically use for spell work. And I think I will put a spell under the mirror. 

And I think Etsy has run its course. I found another storefront, I haven't decided yet if it's for me. Etsy has a stranglehold on the handmade market. Many other sites have tried and failed, usually in a very short time. 

Other things currently happening:

I found this box at the thrift store. It sort of looks like a book.

I think it was a fondue kit. It came with a tea candle.

I have these sun and moon decals. I have several fake books stashed throughout my library. I think this one might go to the studio. 

I got a new rug. I love it.

I also found an extension for my sewing machine, and this one has storage. I will probably store machine feet in these. I am also thinking of making sticker spells to place at the bottom of each compartment. 

I decided to ward my desk. I started treating my desktop computer as a cauldron. This is working very well. I think I need more stickers to protect my energy and my work. I may put some in desk drawers. 

I found a geode. It called to me. I don't know what I will use it for yet.

This week, I am getting a settlement. I am very glad the end is in sight. This money will improve my life, but it doesn't make my pain go away. 

My husband has gotten a building for his shop, but it hasn't been delivered yet. As soon as it's here, I get my studio back. We also found a box truck, so I could travel to craft fairs. In theory. In reality, I decided not to do the Kentuck Festival because just the thought of packing up for another show stressed me the hell out. Of course, when I made that decision, I was very worn down from dealing with my mother and the other stress of my life. My second oldest son and his family are still living with us. We allowed another family to stay here because they are homeless. It's too many people and my life is disrupted at inopportune times. I have been driving more, we are always out of something, I often wake several times during the night, and I am not doing anything I enjoy because when I finally get a moment alone, I just want to be still. 

The garden is beautiful. I don't feel like taking pictures. I have food growing. I need to grow more herbs for medicine. 

I don't remember the last time I did any sewing. Though I suppose that problem will work itself out. My daughter needs a quilt and I did just get that extension...

Blessed be, my dears. I hope you are safe and well. Take care. Don't let the fascists win.