About Stefani Barner Expertise I have been a practicing Witch (Reclaiming Tradition) for over 15 years and am the author of "Faith and Magick in the Armed Forces, a Handbook for Pagans in the Military" (the definitive guidebook for minority faiths in the military). I have taught, lectured and led rituals at Convocation (www.convocation.org) for many years and I can answer questions about:
- Paganism
- Wicca
- Santeria
- Unitarian-Universalism
- Interfaith Dialogue
- Military Pagan life
- God/dess (Perceptions of Deity)
- Ethics
- Parenting
- Relationships
- Coven Leadership & Group Dynamics
- Spellwork
- Ritual construction
- Sabbats
- Rites of Passage
- Apologetics
If you have a question about nearly anything within the realm of modern Paganism, Witchcraft and Liberal Religion, I have an answer for you!
Experience Practicing Witch for over fifteen years. Founding member of the Heart of Isis Womyn's Ritual Fellowship. Student of Santeria for five years (child of Obatala). Expert on Pagan Military Affairs and author of Faith and Magick in the Armed Forces: A Guidebook for Pagans in the Military (Llewellyn, 2008).
Organizations Member of the National Organization for Human Services, Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, Military Families Speak Out and Military Pagan Alliance.
Publications Air Force Times Newspapers, Detroit News & Free Press, newWitch. Speechwriter for several nonprofit advocacy groups & military organizations. Published author.
Education/Credentials Degree in Human Service; advanced training in Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution. Professional mediator. Currently studying for my Masters of Divinity.
Awards and Honors NOHS Outstanding Student of the Year (awarded for undergraduate performance).
Question Stefani, I have a cousin that has fibromyalgia. For that i have made her a bracelet made of abalone to help with her pain as there is no cure for this. Anyway what i need to know is how can i bless it before i give it to her. any advice you can give me will be greatly apreciated.
Answer Mary,
Blessings come from your heart and your spirit. You do not need special tools or techniques in order to bless the bracelet you have made- a simple prayer from you is sufficient. However, if you feel as if you need a technique that will help you concentrate and direct your energy, try the following:
Hold the bracelet in your hands and close your eyes. Slowly breathe in, and as you do so, visualize your lungs filling up with pure, green light- the color of healing. On the exhale, imagine that green light flowing out of your body and surrounding the bracelet. Repeat this several times, until you feel within yourself that you have imbued the bracelet with a sufficent amount of healing energy. Don't forget to eat something starchy afterwards- directly spiritual energy outwards can be draining, and it's important to replenish your body, otherwise you may feel slightly weak and tired afterwards.
