Click image for full size. In Witchcraft, the Pentagram is a common symbol. It is used for protection and various pentagrams can be found around a Witch’s home. It also symbolises the elements and directions: Earth – North (green). Air – East (yellow). Fire – South (red). Water – West (blue). Spirit – All (purple). These elements are often incorporated into a rituals or spells, although this does depend on an individual’s preferences and pagan path. Write soon, Antony ..read more

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Theodore Roosevelt I love this quote, so with this quote in mind: I have done a candle magic spell and set up a crystal grid: The crystal grid (photo above) includes a Lapis Lazuli point, two red Tiger’s Eye crystals, two regular Tiger’s Eye Crystals and three Carnelian crystals. Centre is a blue candle for healing. I need upcoming nasal surgery to be successful. I need to feel healthy again, in order to be happy and return to normality. My very best wishes, Antony ..read more

Are you a book review Blogger? If so, you could get a FREE PDF review copy of any, some or all my books to read and review on your blog. Here is a summary of each of my five books: Ways The Human Body Can Go WrongMy Royal Navy FriendThe Alcohol Therapy WorkbookSpellCastMental Health Wisdom Ways The Human Body Can Go Wrong – overs every system of the body, what can go wrong when the body malfunctions or fails, symptoms (including why these happen) and cures/treatments available. My Royal Navy Friend – My dear friend Roy decided to follow in his family’s footsteps and enlist in the Royal Navy ..read more

I’ve been debating what to store in my new TARDIS, Sexy. See I Have a TARDIS! I’ve Named It Sexy. I think I’ve found what I’m going to store in it for now, my Wands and Measure: Blog soon, Antony ..read more

Recently, this news arrived in my inbox: I love all things Sophie Kinsella, especially The Shopaholic Series. Sophie is truly the Queen of chick-lit. I’m gutted to read she has an aggressive brain tumor. Take Care Sophie and my absolute Best Wishes, Antony ..read more

This week I’ve seen two ENT Specialists Doctors. The first was at my local outpatients department. Although they had made clear that they didn’t feel competent to undertake the surgical repair I required, don’t get me started on that one, they had offered to provide management advice. I have to say: All of the staff were friendly, smiled and were a credit to the NHS. The Consultant was kind and explained that the hole in my septum has got bigger. He gave me antibiotics and nasal antibiotic creams. He said it would be unlikely due to the now larger size, that they would be unable to place a bu ..read more

Let’s talk crystal grids. Recently, they have become all the range. But they’re an old, if not an ancient concept. Judy Hall (2009) was writing about these before they were widely popular, in her book The Crystal Bible Volume 2. A Crystal Grid. Gridding is the art of placing stones to create an energetic net to protect and energise the space. The Crystal Bible Volume 2 by Judy Hall (2009). I love Judy Hall. But she was thinking specifically about a physical space. Crystals can also be arranged in a pattern to amplify intention. One of the most common ways to do this is geometrically and that ..read more

I’ve always thought of myself as a person, rather than a brand. But a dear friend recently reminded me that I can be both. So here I am, my brand: Antony Simpson is an Author, Blogger, Nurse & Witch. Sign up to the newsletter below for more updates: Write soon, Antony ..read more

I HATE how commercial WordPress is becoming! What went wrong? It started out as a community-based blogging platform. Now everything is about business and money and it stinks! A good example of this is Jetpack. Jetpack is a plugin that recorded statical data about visitors and views. It used to be free and did these lovely annual reports. Now the services provided by Jetpack, including their Stats has in the latest update become a paid model. Not just a paid model, but a subscription service – like money is no object. Sure it’s fine if you have a business and are making money. But for a small ..read more

Image From and Copyright © DollyParton.com, 2024. Dolly Parton is an icon, mega star and all round lovely person. I don’t listen to country music often, but when I do it’s always Dolly. I have even seen the musical 9 to 5, see Musicals for more details. Here’s some facts about Dolly you might not know. Growing up Dolly was extremely poor. Yet despite recognising this Dolly recalls her childhood as a happy one. In addition to singing, Dolly has made appearances on TV shows, in films and has even written books. She states that she thinks like a man when it comes to business opportunities, neg ..read more