My shift ended at sunset today. I was not able to post this during, as my power went out, so here we are.
Last time I didn’t know what I would be doing, and I wound up starting this blog. This shift was very much the same. Since last shift, I have taken the Tuatha oath and officially joined the Gwyddonic Order as a seeker. I started out this shift focused on healing for a few close friends.
Right before I did my shift work, I was outside, and found a stick that would be perfect for a wand. It’s beautiful. After I did the ritual part of my work, I started on the wand. I started by shaping the end, shaving the bark off, and shaping some small bits of branches that were sticking out. I ’sanded’ the whole thing with steel wool (I didn’t have sandpaper) and then I finished it with some wood floor treatment. I then wrapped the handle with dark reddish brown leather. (The wand is willow, so it’s pale, in sharp contrast with the leather).
Today when I got home from work, I found that not only had my athame that I ordered come, so did all of my incense, AND my laptop bag. I was not expecting this as I only ordered the stuff on Tuesday. I was amazed. The athame needed some minor work on it, and some major energy work. As soon as that was done I grew to love it.
For my indigo body paint, that I do every shift, I mixed the indigo up stronger than I usually do. I got a much darker stain and even achieved a multi-tonal design. That’s a first! I’m happy. 
Next time I’d like to try it in combination with some India ink.
