AboutRev. Amy Blackthorn Ph.D, DD. HPS, RM Expertise I am a Reiki Master, I teach Wicca 101, 202 and more specific advanced subjects. I can answer questions on several Traditions. I have experience in subjects including, Astrology General Wiccan information, Dianic Wicca, Folk Magick and indigenous Religions, including Celtic Reconstruction, Native Herbal uses, Hoodoo and Green WitchCraft.
Experience I have 15+ years experience in the above topics, including the Initiatory traditions of Gardnerian Wicca and Green WitchCraft.
Organizations Maryland Delaware Wiccan Pagan Alliance, Alternative Religions Education Network, Lady Liberty League, Pagan Clergy Association
Publications My first publication was in "The Seeker Journal" at the age of 16. This was an 18 page in depth look at the similarities between Wiccan holy days and Christian ones.
Education/Credentials Numerous degrees including one in Horticulture and initiation into different Religious orders, including Intensives with Susun Weed and other Notable Wiccan and Pagan Authors, Scholars and Elders. Reiki Master
Awards and Honors I run a Temple, in addition to my "mundane" life working in a hospital and running my own business.I have had 4 years of formal training in one Tradition, and was Initiated as a Green Witch. I've taught classes in MD, DE and PA. I've been contacted on several occasions to act as a Media liason for ABC television and the Sci-Fi Channel in matters of the Wiccan religion and have been featured locally on AM and FM stations, including multiple appearances on 'The Paranormal Cafe.'
I run Meeting groups locally for Witches and other Magickal people to meet and greet, and am currently working with friends in MD and DE to build stores to better serve our Community.
Question How does one go about charging/blessing a stone with positive energy? I've been to several Wicca Shops where you can acquire or have stones blessed, however have not been able to find anything on how it is done exactly.
Answer This process is so easy, I'm surprised that these stores are "selling" this 'blessing' service.
You can:
Set it in the light of the full moon to cleanse it
You can also use small doses of sun light depending on the stone and the surrounding elements. (care is to be taken, as this could cause a fire.)
You could sprinkle the stone with salt water, but make sure you know what kind of stone you have, as some stones react badly with water.
You could leave it for a short while in a bowl of salt (unless the stone has "ite" in it's name, because it'll react with the salt)
Or you can simply hold it in your hands and visualize bright light filling your stone and driving out any negative energies.
